Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 6981, Robert Dallas, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Dallas, Robert Nancy
W 6981
CONTENTS

no 856-
7263
Virginia
Nancy Dallas, widow of Robert Dallas, Va who was a private, in the Virginia line.
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 2 nd day of Sept: 1845. and sent to R. H. Gray, Synchbaugh Pa
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 17 June, 1844 Vol. 2 Page 136.

12.065  Virginia
Robert Dallas of Pitts Y. a in the State of Va who was a M r : in the — commanded by Captain — of the Reg t commanded by Col. Blueford in the Va — line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1833 and sent to Puerion Watkins Store, Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 1 60 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. — 40
2 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 8
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 11 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1838 to 19 th Feb 1839, the day of his death Age notified 9. Jan y 1840

Declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 -
State of Virginia and County of Pittsylvania 55.
on this 15 th day of August 1832, Personally appeared Robert Dallas before me Benjamin Watkins a Justice of the Peace in the County State aforesaid who is a Resident of said County aforesaid aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath, make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, that he enlisted in the Army of the United States on the 1 st day of January 1777 in the County of Bedford State of Virginia with Captain George Lambeth and served in the 14 th Regiment of the Continental Line under said Col d ; Col d Charles Lewis, Major. Blueford & about 12 months afterwards he was transferred to the 10 th Regiment for a part of his time under Col d Wm Davis & Col d Bull, that he marched through the State of Maryland Delaware, Pennsylvania & New Jersey of State of New York - & joined the Army of the Genl. Washington at Midlebrook. He was at the battle of Germantown town - & at the battle of Monmouth, & that he was discharged in Philadelphia on the 30 th Dec r 1779. at which time he was on his March to the South of that he enlisted for 3 years & served his time out, was enlisted for 3 years & served under Genl. Putnam at the White Plains in 1778 under Genl. Putnam at Monmouth Court House. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, & he declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency in any State, known to and subscribed, the day of his affidavit Robert Dallas his mark Benj Watkins. J.P.

I do hereby Certify that the said Robert Dallas, in my Opinion is unable to attend Court on account of bodily infirmity, blindness &c. without much inconvenience -
Benj Watkins J. P.
We William Davis and Richard Beck - Clergymen residing in the County of Pittsylvania State of Virginia; do hereby Certify that we have been long well acquainted with Robert Dallas who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration, that we should suppose he was 76 Years old, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolu- tion and that we concur in that Opinion
Sworn and subscribed, the day of year aforesaid
William Davis Clergyman
Richard Beck
Clergyman
The said Robert Dallas also Swore, that his discharge delivered to him by the name of Rankins to whom he sold his Land Claim is in enable him to obtain the Land - Sworn to before me
B Watkins J. P.
Robt. Dallas mark
I Benj Watkins Justice of the peace in the County of Pittsylvania State of Virginia. do hereby Certify, that Wm Davis who has signed the above as a Clergyman, has been as I am well informed a Regular Baptist Preacher for about 40 Years & Richard Beck about 17 Years both men of good standing in their Church as far as I know or believe
Benj Watkins J. P.

State of Virginia, Pittsylvania County to wit,
On this 27 th day of June 1845 before me Geo. Patchett. a Justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared M rs Nancy Dallas, a resident of said County aged 80 years - who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Acts of Congress passed July 7, 1838 (March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844) entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows; That she is the widow of Robert Dallas dec d of said County, who was a private soldier in the Virginia Con- tinental line and a U. States pensioner in said County at the time of his death at the rate of $80. pr. Mr. under the act of June 7, 1832.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Robert Dallas in the County of Bedford on the day of Nov r 1781; by the Rev d Brander. That she and the aforesaid Robert Dallas, died on the 19 th day of February 1839; That Stephen Dallas was the first child that she had to live, and who was born on the 18 th day of February 1787; as will appear by the Family register accompanying her declaration. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st day of Jan y 1794; viz, at the time above stated; as will ap- pear by the proof annexed.
Nancy his Dallas mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above mentioned -
Before me -
Geo. Patchett. JP
In presence of -
Wording at Houston
Arthur G Dallas
State of Virginia, Pittsylvania County to wit, I Geo. Patchett, — a Justice of the peace in and for said County, do hereby certify, that M rs Nancy Dallas

who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me, is the widow of Robert Dallas and of said County, who was a U. States pensioner at the time of his death at $80 per annum - and that he died on the 19 th day of February 1839 - leaving his present widow Nancy Dallas aforesaid - who has remained a widow ever since his death as aforesaid to the present time. I do further certify that the family register containing the ages of said Robert and Nancy Dallas children - To wit, Stephen Dallas son of Robert, and Nancy Dallas, was born the 18 th day of February 1787 - and which accompanies her declaration - was taken from the Family Testament of said Dallas - (sometimes Spelt Dallas .) That I have been acquainted with said Dallas and wife for 32 years - and also their children, except Stephen and would say that Terry Dallas their 2 nd son, has always been considered one year younger than myself, and I was born the 15 th day of May 1788. Given under my hand the 27 th day of June 1845.
Jno. P. P. 1P.
I do further certify that Mrs. Leavers is too infirm to attend Court.
Jno. P. P. 1P.
My name is opposed on the margin of the family register book
Jno. P. P. 1P.

Stephen Wallis son of Robert & Nancy Wallis was born the 18 th day February 1789 Henry Wallis was born the 26 th July 1809 William Wallis was born the 28 th October 1811 Meredith Wallis was born the 17 th January 1814 Henry was born the 29 th July 1816
Locky Wallis was born the 13 th day January 1777 Bird Wallis was born the 19 th day May 1801 James Loftridge Wallis was born the 14 th day of December 1803 Mr. Loftridge

Virginia Pennsylvania County July Court 1845
The Declaration of Nancy Dallas was read in open court claiming a pension under the acts of Congress of July 1838, March 3rd 1843, and June 17 th 1844 together with the Certificate of John Pritchett of said County, and the family Register of said Dallas, and the affidavits of Elijah Griffith, Sarah Holland & Joel Leftwich, and the certificates of W m McKee, W m Leftwich jr. and Robert O' Mitchell Clerks, all of the County of Bedford. Where the Court having examined the same, do certify to the War Department, that the said Nancy Dallas is the widow of Robert Dallas deceased of said County, who was a United States Pensioner at the time of his death at $80 per annum under the act of June 7 th 1837 and who died in said County on the 19 th day of February 1839, leaving Nancy Dallas as his widow, whose Maiden Name was Turner, and who has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband Robert Dallas to the present time.
I William H. Dunstall Clerk of the County Court of Pennsylvania in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of the said Court. I do further certify that John Pritchett is an acting Magistrate in and for said County, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 22 d day of July, 1845.
W m H. Dunstall

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Dallas or Dallis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1, 1777 to Dec 30, 1779 Pvt George Lambert Charles Lewis Tom Davis Ball Va.          
Battles engaged in, Germantown Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, He ad. in Bedford Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 15, 1832. His d. was allowed
Residence at date of application, Pittsylvania Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 76 He d. Feb 19, 1839 in Pittsylvania Co. Va.
Remarks: Sol. mar. in Bedford Co. Va. in Nov. 1781. Nancy Turner (his wife) frail She was ch. pen on her ap. in June 27, 1845 while living in Pittsylvania Co. Va. aged 80. Children: Stephen b. Feb. 18, 1787, Jerry b. July 26, 1789, William b. Oct. 28, 1791, Meredith Jan. 17, 1794, Seery (?) b. July 29, 1797 Tom Lockey (?) b. Jan 13, 1799 Tom Bird May 19, 1801. Moses Pefferwich Dec 14, 1803 -
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Recy. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6981
Nancy Dallas
Wid.
Robt Dallas
Post. War. line
Act: Mechl. 3d S. James 17th H. A.
Index: — Vol. A , Page 168
[Arrangement of 1870.]
920 Dec. 27. History of Carrie M. Markham

No
Nancy Dallas widow of Robert Va
act 7 July 1838
Adm. 2 years in $80 00 per
from 19 Feby 1839 to 4 March 1841
Adm o acts 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 $80 00 per Anm
Robt. H. Gray Synchburg Va

9587 Virginia.
Nancy Dallas
widow of Robert Dallas
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 19 February 1839, of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia who was a private in the _____
commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Buford in the Virginia line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 - Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the tenth day of March 19 February, 1839. -
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of September 1845 and sent to R. D. Gray, Lynchburg, Va
Total amount, $163.33
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by M. Stewart Clerk, Book D Vol. i - Page 265.

State of Virginia, Bedford County to wit:
On this 30 day of June 1845, before me Mr W Reed a Justice of the peace in and for said County, personally ap- pears M rs Sarah Holland, a respectable resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say - That she is 80 years old, and recollects dis- tinctly when Robert Dallas of Pittsylvania County - who was a Revolutionary soldier - was married to Nancy Turner of said County. The precise year, that they were mar- ried, she can't say, but that it was just about the close of the Revolutionary war - just after the capture of Lord Cornwallis. She thinks that she was about 16 or 17 years old at the time of the marriage, or about 63 or 64 years ago. She did not see them married, but that she was at their wedding party. That she deforewent was at Mr Turner, the father of said Nancy Turner - when the wedding party returned from the Parsons - being regarded as man and wife. That said Robert Dallas, and wife lived in said County after marriage over thirty years, and then moved to Pittsylvania County, where they have been over thirty years more. Said Dallas died in Pittsylvania County about 6 years ago , and that his widow is still alive as she heard about 3 weeks ago.
Sarah Holland
W Reed J.P. Mark
at., ago., interlined before signed -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above mentioned.
Before me -
M rs W Reed J.P.
In presence of - D. G. Charnley, R. H. Gray

State of Virginia Bedford County to wit,
On this 30 day of June 1845, before me M m W Reed a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Mr. Elijah Gurniff, a res- pectable resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say That he is 87 years old and recollects distinctly, when Robert Dallas, did of Pittsburgh, (who was Revolutionary soldier) and Nancy Turner of said county was married - he deponent being close Neighbour to the parties when they were married. Said Dallas, and said Nancy Turner was married a short time after deponent was, which was during the Rev d war, and before Cornwallis capture - but he thinks that Dallas and Nancy Turner was married just after the capture of Lord Cornwallis, at any rate not more than a year or so. Said Dallas lived in Bedford thirty years or more after marriage, and then moved to Pittsburgh County where he died. He has not heard anything parti- cularly from Dallas family for some time. He lived at Sandy Run Bridge, when he died. Test - Elijah his Gurniff mark No 77 Gray - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written - Before me - M m W Reed J.P.

12060
Nancy Dallas widow of Robert No.
.. act. 7 July 1838
Ms 81 d 39

Virginia : Bedford County Set.
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I Robert D. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of Bedford, do hereby Certify, that I have this day made examination of the records in my Office for a return of the marriage of Robert Dallas to Nancy Turner, said to have been consummated about the year 1781, and find no such return of records from 1756 to 1820 and further, that I find no marriage license bond on file, showing that a license had issued for the marriage of said Parties. I do further certify, that the fact of there being no return by the Minister of said marriage, is in my opinion no evidence that such a marriage may not have taken place, as such returns are very imperfect, and in many instances not made at all. (interlined by me.)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 30 th day of June 1845.
R. Mitchell C.M.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 3 d , 1840.
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 Robert Dallas, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of eighty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1838, to the 19 th February 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Harrison Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

I Robert Devin of the county of Pennsylvania and state of Virginia do hereby certify and Solemnly swear that on my march with Capt. Conway and company to head quarters which was at middle brook new jersey, we joined Capt. Lambeth and company at new london Virginia where I found Robt Dallas a revolution- ary soldier attached to said company, all of which was attached to the fourteenth Virginia regiment which was about the month of March 1777, and from thence took up the line of march for head quarters and arrived at head quarters middle brook, the time we joined head not recollected and continued in the same regiment until a short time after german town battle, the 14 th regiment was reduced to the tenth The said Robert Dallas, I believe and have confi- dence served his time of 3 years faithfully but was not discharged at the same time that I was
Given under my hand this 19 th January 1833
Robert Devin
I James Vance a justice of the peace for the county of Pennsylvania in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that Robert Devin who this day appeared before me and subscribed his name, and swore to the foregoing Certificat is a credible man and that his statement is entitled to credit given under my hand this 19 th day of January 1833
J. Vance

Virginia limit
I William T. Tansill Clerk of the County Court of Pittsburgh do hereby certify that James Vance Esq. before whom the foregoing certificate was sworn, was on the day thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 25 th day of January 1833
William Tansill

State of Virginia: 333 Bedford County Set.
I Robert O. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that William W. Page Esquire is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 30 th day, of June 1845.
R. O. Mitchell C.B.C.

Robert Dallas,
Roll 14 Regt
Enlisted 18 th June 1777 for 3 years
Admitted as paroled for two years from 1777 in the Eng ts State Troops Capt. Lumbard Col. Blueford
Prisoner of War
Richard J. Wren
Colonel Mathews State Pitsylvania Co Va

8617
[Faint, illegible handwriting or bleed-through]

Virginia to Wit
I William Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Pittsburgh County do hereby certify that Benjamin Watkins Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration of Robert Dallas was made, and whose name is subscribed to the several foregoing Certificates was on the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified according to the forms and requirements of law.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 11 th day of September 1832
Wm. Turnbull
Letter addressed to Ro. Dallas. Works Store Co. will be ready in P.

12060 July 28 1845
Phila. Pa. July 1 1845
1 1/2 3 - 1 5 1/2
Jas L Edwards Esq
Com. of pensions
Washington City D.C.

Syracuse July 25 1845.
Sir,
Enclosed are the papers of M rs Nancy Dallas, of Pennsylvania - widow of Ro. Dallas, John was a pensioner at $80 pr An - d ied June 7, 1832 - she claims under the acts of July 7 1838, March 3 1843, and June 17, 1844. There is no return of marriage, as you will see by the clerk's certificate - a thing of no rare occurrence - but its place is supplied by the Family Register Sent - and oral testimony in the case. This case is well made out, and accordingly we expect the certificate as soon as practicable.
Yours Respectfully -
Ro H Gray attorney for M rs Nancy Dallas

Per S. S.
Anna Illinois Nov. 18, 1920
Commissioner of Pensions War Dept
Washington D. C.
My dear Sir;
Will you please ascertain if Robert Hallace or Hallas of Virginia was a pensioner for services in the American Revolution he served three years,
Very Truly
Carris Rich Parks
505 Main St.
Anna Ills.

State of Virginia Bedford County To Wit
On this 1 st day of July 1845. before me William Leftwich for a lifetime of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Major Edw. Dore Leftwich a resident of said County, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say - That he is 84 years old - and recollects distinctly when Robert Dallis dec d . of Pennsylvania who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war - and Nancy Turner of said County was married, the day or month not recollected but previous to December 1781 - and that the said Dallis moved to the County of Pennsylvania from Bedford where he knew him afterwards
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me -
Edw. Dore Leftwich Magistrate J.P.
State of Virginia : Bedford County Set.
ss
I Robert O. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that William Leftwich Juv. Esquire, is a magistrate as above, and that said signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 2 d day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
R. Mitchell C.M.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Dalmot, William GRADE Private LINE Hazen's Regiment
WARRANT NUMBER 12994 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 22, 1790 to Benj. Mooers, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.