Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8622, John Conway, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
NUMBER
Conway, John Anna
N 8622
CONTENTS

26.741 Kentucky
John Conway of Harrison in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Newell of the 118 th commanded by Col Bournain the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of May 1834 and Henry J. Marshall
Arrears to the 4th of March 240.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 40.00 $280.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 112

1000. Kentucky Anna Conway widow of John Conway 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 29 day of July 1848 and sent to C. H. Trabue Frankfort. Kent.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 228 Vol. 3.
Reported
death not ver. A.B.

State of Kentucky } County of Nicholas }
On this 13 th day of February 1834 personally appeared before me John H. McClintock, one of the Justices of the County Court in & for the County of Nicholas aforesaid. John Conway a resident of the said County of Nicholas & State of Kentucky, age 75 years on the 10 th day of August last, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
That in the months of April or May 1776. he entered the service as an enlisted soldier in the company commanded by Captain James Newell, and was marched to Chey's lead mines in Montgomery County Virginia, to guard said mines against the forces  British and Indians, and served out the full term of six months , the period for which he was enlisted  drafted . and was honorably discharged at said mines in Montgomery County Virginia.
And that he again entered the service for the term of sixteen months , in the months of May 1777. as an enlisted soldier under Captain William Buchanan, led. John Bowman, and was marched to Boonesborough in the State of Kentucky, where he served out the above term of sixteen months , guarding said Fort , during which term, the British & Indians besieged said Fort for nine days & nights, when they abandoned the siege; Capt. Boone, was there with

and one of the commanders.
He further states that after his discharge at Boonesborough, he still remained in Kentucky, and in April 1779. he went with Captain Isaac Ruddle, and settled Ruddles Station, on the South fork of Sicking River, and continued there acting as a guard and Indian Spy for Ruddles Station until the 24th of June 1780. When after a severe Battle with the British & Indians, we were compelled to Surrender, the British being about 300 and the Indians about 700 strong, and armed with Artillery that he was marched by the British & Indians, with the other prisoners they had taken, at Ruddles & Martins Stations, to Detroit, and was kept there as a prisoner until in the fall of 1784. When he was liberated he returned to Kentucky.
And he further states that in the fall of 1787. he volunteered in the Company of Captain William McCombs in Col. Benjamin Logans Campaign against the Piqua Towns of Indians, on the head of Mad River now in the state of Ohio. that they fought the Indians, defeated them, and took some prisoners. and that in this campaign he served the period of 50, or 60 days. He further states that, he lost his discharge when taken prisoner by the Indians, who robbed him of every thing -
He states that he has not any documentary evidence of his services, nor does he know of any person living by whom he could prove his services, except his brother Jesse, who if living, resides in the state of Illinois.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any Agency of any state. Sworn to, and subscribed the day

and year aforesaid
Questions by the Justice
Qst 1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. Henrico County State of Virginia, on the tenth day of August, in the year 1758.
Qst 2 nd - Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have, in my Bible now in my house.
Qst 3 rd - Where were you living when called into service? Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I was living in Montgomery County Virginia, when called into the service, and since the Revolutionary War I have lived the whole time in the State of Kentucky, except when I was a prisoner with the Indians at Detroit. I now live in Nicholas County State of Kentucky.
Qst 4 th - How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. On the two first campaigns I considered myself enlisted & enlisted or joined Capt Newell's company the first six months and on the 2 nd campaign I enlisted in the same way under Leander Jacob Drake under Capt Wm Buckhannon in Col. John Bowman's Regt.
Qst 5 th . State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. I know of know Regular Officers, unless Col. George R Clarke who was stationed at the falls of Ohio was one. I know of Continental or Militia Regiments except Col John Bowman's Regiment, I was marched to Kentucky as a guard to defend it from the enemy, where I was taken prisoner etc.
Qst 6 th . Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. I received a discharge the first time from Capt Newell and the second time from Capt Buckhannon and they were destroyed by the Indians when I was taken a prisoner at Ruddles Station.
Qst 7 th . State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your

Services as a Soldier of the Revolution 3.
Ans. Robert H. Kimbrough, William Barlow, Maj r Moses Jones, John Baker Esq r . Gov r Thomas Metcalfe, William Leook, Rev. Charles Webb. and indeed I might name every man in the neighbourhood, or County, who are acquainted with me, if it was necessary.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. John Conway Ser t .
We Charles Webb, a Clergyman, residing the County of Nicholas & State of Kentucky, and Robert H. Kimbrough residing in the same County & State, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Conway, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that Opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Charles Webb.
Robert H. Kimbrough
And the said Justice do hereby declare his Opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Justice further certifies that the said Applicant from bodily infirmity having been struck with the Palsy, is unable to attend Court. And the Justice doth further certify, that it appears to him that Charles Webb who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Nicholas and state of Kentucky. that Robert H. Kimbrough who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same county & state, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
John McClintock J. H. B. C.

State of Kentucky Nicholas County } 58
On this the 15 th day of December 1843 Personally appeared before me John W. Sharp an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Anna Conway a resident of the said County of Nicholas aged about seventy four years and who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows, to wit that she is the widow of John Conway deceased late of the County of Nicholas and who was soldier in the Army of the Revolution and served upwards of two years in actual service and she thinks as a militiaman, the first six months of which was rendered under Captain James Newell at the Lead Mines in the State of Virginia called Chisells Mines and the remaining part of his service was rendered under Colonel John Bowman in what is now called Kentucky, and he an account of his said service in said Army was granted a Pension under the act of Congress passed 7 June 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum and a copy of the Certificate of Pension which issued to him she herewith files. She for greater certainty will refer to the evidence contained in the papers composing the matter of the application of her said husband for the aforesaid Pension granted him, for such facts relation to his service as might be material in the investigation of her claim. She will in addition to what has already been stated, further remark that

after the said service of above two years had been rendered by her said husband he was in the month of June 1780 as she firmly believes taken a prisoner by the British and Indians at Red- les Station which is now in Bourbon County Ky. and was carried to Detroit where he was kept as a prisoner for four years. She further declares that she has no documentary evidence in her possession in favor of her claim except a leaf from her Bible the entries on which show the day of the marriage of her and her said husband as well as the births of some of their chil- dren. She further declares that she was married to the said John Conway on the fifteenth day of April in the year of Our Lord seven hundred and ninety. That her husband the said John Conway died on the 15 th day of June 1837. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seven hundred and ninety four viz at the time also in debate.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on { her } the day and year above written } Anna H Conway mark
John W. Sharp J.P.
and also came before me the just subscribed magistrate Mr Nathaniel Conway who on oath states that he is a son of the foregoing declarant and that his father the said John W. of said declarant died on the 15 June 1837 and that he was a Revolution- ary Pensioner and that his mother of said has never married since her said husband's death and further that she is from actual bodily disability and blindness been prevented for the last past

The 4 years since leaving her home and is now confined to her room - Sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid
John W. Sharp J.P.
Nathaniel Conway
And I the subscribed magistrate certify that the foregoing declarant Anna Conway is, from actual bodily disability prevented from appearing in open court. She is a lady of Respectability and also her son Nathaniel Conway the foregoing affiant is a man of Respectability. I my self have known them for the last 30 years. part and their statements entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this the 1 st day of December 1843
John W. Sharp J.P.
State of Kentucky Nicholas County Set
I John G. Parks Clerk of the County Court of Nicholas State of Kentucky certify that John W. Sharp before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits was made is an acting Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and the foregoing signatures purporting to be said John W. Sharp are his own genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 18 th day of December 1843.
J. G. Parks Clerk

1591 1766  FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
John Conway Senior was born in the year of our Lord August 10 th 1758
Anna Conway was born in the year of our Lord June 24 th 1766 - - - - -
John Conway child was born in the year of our Lord March 30 th 1791 - - - - -
Anna Conway was born in the year of our Lord July 13 th 1792 - - - - -
William Conway was born in the year of our Lord September 4 th 1793 - - - - -
John Conway was born in the year of our Lord November 28 th 1794
Elizabeth Conway was born in the year of our Lord March the 31 1797
BIRTHS.
Nathaniel Sutton Conway was born in the year of our Lord May 28 th 1798.
Ann C Baker was born in the year of our Lord July 7 th 1805
John William Conway was born in the year of our Lord May 26 1827
Elizabeth Ann Conway was born in the year of our Lord February 9 th 1829
Washington Franklin Conway was born in the year of our Lord August the 27 th 1832.
Mary Susan Conway was born in the year of our Lord August the 7 th 1835

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
John Conway and Anna Sutton was married in the year of our Lord April the 15 th 1790 - - - - -
MARRIAGES.
Nathaniel S. Conway and Ann C. Baker was married in the year of our Lord January the 27 th 1825 - - - - -

List of marriages by Rev. Eastin John Conway and Ann Sutton
Commonwealth of Kentucky & County of Bourbon, Set. I William O. Hughart Deputy for Thomas P. Smith clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that the above is a true copy from the record of marriages in my office with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, to-wit 1790 ap d 14.
I William O. Hughart above named depose and say that I held the office of Deputy Clerk for Thomas P. Smith Clerk of the County Court in the County & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said County Court Clerk's Office with the exception above named as certified by me.
Sworn to before me W. C. Style
W.O. Hughart Deputy clerk for Thos. P. Smith, clk. B. C. C.
Commonwealth of Kentucky & County of Bourbon, Set. I Thomas P. Smith clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this William C. Style whose name appears above, is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace of said County, that his signature is genuine, and his acts are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court at Paris this twentieth day of December eighteen hundred and forty three
Thos. P. Smith, clk. By W.O. Hughart, D.C.

Dear Sir
I could not find either the license or bond but I have sent you what I think is better. It is according to a form furnished us by Suggitt. Signed by Edwards.
W.O. Hughart
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29,809 John Conway Kentucky
J for 1776 p 2 Vrs $80.
Thos T. A. Marshall N R
The above is a copy of a letter from John Conway to Thomas T. A. Marshall, dated 1776. It is a request for a copy of the letter, as it is not in the next page.

Hon. S. J. North H. R.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Conway
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 6 P n Capt Newell 75 Bristol Traditionary   1777 1 6 P n Capt Bushman Col Bower,   1779 P n Capt Ruddle    Proof of the applicant's service for 18 months should be produced, out of his having been taken prisoner, and of his having been kept as such for the time stated.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
The witness should state from he became acquainted with the applicant's service, imprisonment and his affidavit should be attested as required in note; see next page

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
Samuel Davis of Henry Co. can no doubt substantiate the applicant's statement as he alleges to have been taken at by the British & Indians at Riddle Station and claims a pen.

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
in on that act, Congress approved... J.A. Berryman is Davis's agent.

February 8, 1959.
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BA-J/CC Am John Conway W.8622
Mrs. Milo Easton 219 Barker Avenue, Peoria, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim W. 8622, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Conway.
John Conway was born August 10, 1758, in Henrico County, Virginia, names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, John Conway enlisted in April or May 1776, served six months as private in Captain James Newell's Virginia company, enlisted May 1777, served eighteen months in Captain William Buchanan's company, Colonel John Bowman's Virginia regiment, enlisted April 1779, in Captain Isaac Ruddell's company and on June 24, 1780, was taken prisoner at Ruddell's Station and marched to Detroit where he was kept until June 1784, then liberated and returned to Kentucky. In the fall of 1787, he enlisted and served as private fifty or sixty days in Captain William McConnel's company, Colonel Benjamin Logan's regiment, and was in the campaign of Piqua Town of Indians.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed February 13, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Nicholas County, Kentucky. He died June 15, 1837.
John Conway married April 14th or 15th, 1790 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Anna Sutton, who was born June 24, 1766.
The soldier's widow, Anna Conway, was allowed pension on her application executed December 1, 1843, at which time she was a resident of Nicholas County, Kentucky.

The names of some of the children of John and Anna Conway are shown as follow:
Polly born March 30, 1791 Anna " July 13, 1792 William " September 4, 1793 John " November 28, 1794 Elizabeth " March 31, 1797 Nathaniel Sutton " May 28, 1798
Nathaniel S. Conway, married January 27, 1825, Ann C. Baker, who was born July 7, 1805. Their children are shown as follow:
John William born May 26, 1827 Elizabeth Ann " February 9, 1829 Washington Franklin born August 27, 1832 Mary Susan born August 7, 1835.
In 1834, John Conway, the soldier, referred to a brother, Jesse, who "if living would be in Illinois".
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 Anna Conway, widow of John Conway, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following:
Anna Conway, widow of John Conway Certificate #1000 Issued July 29, 1848 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

State of Kentucky Harrison county Set.
On this day Person ally appeared before me Joseph Boyd One of the Justices of the peace within and for the County of Harrison aforesaid Ann Mary Spears aged Twenty two Years who being duly Sworn according to law. On her Oath states that she was living in Captain Isaac Ruddles station when it was taken by the British and Indians on the 24 th day of June 1780 and was together with John Conway taken Prisoners by them, and Carried to Detroit, where the said Conway and herself were kept as Prisoners until the first of June 1784 when they were liberated. Subscribed and sworn to, on the 21 th day of April 1834
Ann Mary her Spears Mark
And I the said Justice do certify that the said Ann Mary Spears is respectable and that her statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand the day and date above written
Joseph Boyd J.P.H.C
Commonwealth of Kentucky Harrison County to wit
I Samuel Endecott Clerk of the court of Harrison county certify that Joseph Boyd is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 21 th day of April in the year of our Lord 1834 & in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth Samuel Endecott Clerk of the court of Harrison County

State of Kentucky, Bourbon County Set.
On this day personally appeared before me William Barton one of the Justices of the peace within and for the County of Bourbon aforesaid, Robert M. Daniel aged 74 years and John Sayel aged  years, who being duly sworn according to law, on the  his Oath state that they the  he was living in Captain Isaac Rudd's station when  which was taken by the British and Indians on the 24 day of June 1780. and was together with John Conway taken prisoners by them, and carried to Detroit, where the said Conway and himself  himself were kept as prisoners until in the month of October 1782 when they were  he was liberated. subscribed and sworn to, on the 23 day of April 1834. — Robert his M c Daniel mark
An d I the said Justice, do certify that the said Robert M. Daniel and John Sayel are respectable persons and that the  his statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand the day and date above written. William Barton
State of Kentucky, Bourbon County Set. J. P. B. C.
I Thomas D. Smith Clerk of the court of Bourbon County certify that William Barton is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purport- -ing to be his, is genuine. In Testimony

Whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of April 1834.
Tho: Smith Clerk at Boston County Porter Smith Clerk

Frankfort Kentucky
March 29 th 1845
Hon J. L. Edwards Counsel of Pensions
Yrs
I have
enclose you the declaration of Mrs Anna Conway of Nicholas County Kentucky under the act of Febmary & the resolution of the 23 rd January 1845.
You will please enclose to me at Frankfort Kentucky
I am Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt Le No T. Sabine

Kentucky. 5.846. Anna Conway
widow of John Conway who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832 in the Virginia troops for two 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 15 th day of July 1844. and sent to
C. A. Trabue Esq. Frankfort, Kentucky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 187.
Reported. 2. Certificates. — Act 7 th July 1838 & 3 rd March 1843. —
No 277 Pension Roll of Jan 7 1845

No 277 May 20. 1845
Cat d in under P et . of July 23 rd 1843 at $80 per Ann. Com 4 th March 1836, & ending 15 th June 1837, & sent to C. H. Trabue Esq. Frankfort Ky
8.537.
Kentucky.
Anna Conway widow of John Conway who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15 June 1837. of Nicholas Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Kerrell of the Reg t . commanded by Col Booraad in the War - Mil ry time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 — Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. 15 June 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of July 1844 and sent to C. H. Trabue. Frankfort Ky.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. S. Evans Clerk, Book D Vol. 1. Page 315.

Frankfort Kentucky January 31 1844
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs Anna Conway of Nicholas County Kentucky mak- ing application for a pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838, and the evidences in sup- port of her claim which I doubt not will prove satisfact- ory
Please enclose to me at Frankfort Kentucky the Cert- ificate upon the allowance of the claim
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servant C. W. Trahern
Wm. L. Edwards Commissaire of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Kentucky Nicholas county 3/85
on this thir th day of July 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Mrs. Anna Conway a resident of the county and State afore- said aged 82 years who being first duly sworn accord- ing to law doth on her oath make the following declara- tion in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war that she is the widow of John Conway who was a Private in the Virginia -ia line in the army of the Revolution She declares that she drew a pension under the act of Congress passed on the 17 th day of June 1848 she further declared at the rate of $ 80. dollars per annum she further declares that she has appointed C. H. Isabe her attorney to receive her certificate of pension from the commissioner of pensions in the city of Washington and it to him at Frankfort Ky sworn to and subscri- bed the day and year above mentioned Anna her  mark Conway B. Edwards J.P. N.C. from Conway

The foregoing subscriber do certify that the foregoing Declarant is personally known to me and her Declaration I do believe is true and her statements are to be relied on this the 7 th July 1848
B. Edwards Esq.
State of Kentucky } Nicholas County } set.
I J. H. Parks Clerk of the County of Nicholas County, Certify that B. Edwards Esq. is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 8 th . day of July 1848
J. H. Parks Clerk

State of Kentucky Nicholas County Set
Nicholas County Court December Term 1843
At a County Court duly organized began and held at the Town of Carlisle in and for the County of Nicholas on the 18 th day of December 1843. It is ordered by the Court to be certified and recorded that the proceedings in the matter of the application of Mrs. Anna Conway for a Pension had before John W. Sharp Esqr. on the 1 st day of December 1843 be and the same are now submitted to the Court, and are now approved or sanctioned by the Court, and further that the said proceedings are entitled to as full faith and credit as though they had been made in Open Court. It is further ordered to be certified that it satisfactorily appears to the Court that the said Mrs. Conway is from actual bodily disability prevented from appearing in Open Court.
I John G. Parks Clerk of the Court in and for Nicholas County State of Kentucky certify that the above order is truly copied from the record in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name this the 18 th day of December 1843.
J. G. Parks Clerk

Frankfort Kentucky July 20. 1848
Hon J G Edwards Comm of Pensions
Sir I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs Anna Conway under the act of 2 February 1848 making Application for a Cont- inuance of Pension she having received the benefits of the acts of 7 July 1838. 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844
Now will please enclose to me at Fr ankfort Kentucky the certificates of allowances
I am Very respectfully Your Old Servt C No Trace

29809 John Conway Kentucky
Ken. John Conway Deliver
Hon. J. A. Marshall Marshall Ky

State of Kentucky } County of Nicholas } J. C. H.
I J. H. Parks clerk of the County Court, for the County of Nicholas aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of John M c Clintock Esq r , one of the Justices of said Court; in the matter of the application of John Conway for a Pension; and that the signature annexed is the genuine signature of said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of Office, this 19th. day of February 1834 -
J. H. Parks Clerk

State of Kentucky, } SCT. Nicholas County. }
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, John M c Clintock a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared John Conway and made oath, in due form of Law, that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
War Department. Revolutionary Claims.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June 1832, John Conway of the State of Kentucky, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty dollars - cents per annum, during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831, and payable semi annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War office of the United States this 12th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
Examined and counterigned
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
J. W. C. C. Secretary of War
that he now resides in Nicholas County Kentucky and has resided there for the space of 34 - years past, and that previous thereto he resided in Bourbon County Kentucky Sworn and subscribed this 1 st day of October
18 24 before me.
John M c Clintock J. P.
John Conway
1/2 7/
John
NOTE.—The above deposition must be signed by the deponent. When the pension has been increased, since the certificate has been given, the Magistrate will note that fact.

Know all men by these presents, That I, John Conway of Nicholas County Kentucky, Revolutionary [a] Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Kimbrough my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States, for paying pensions in Lexington, State of Kentucky, my pension from the 4th day of March 18 34 , to the 4th day of September 18 34 ,
WITNESS my hand and seal, this 1 st day of October 18 34
Sealed and delivered in presence of {
John M c Clintock
John Conway
State of Kentucky, ) Nicholas County. } ss.
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 1 st day of October 18 34 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared John Conway above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
John M c Clintock
State of Kentucky, Nicholas County, Set. I, John G. Parks Clerk of the Court of Nicholas County, certify that John M c Clintock is a Magistrate as above; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 1 st day of October in the year 18 34 .
J. G. Parks
Clerk of the Court of Nicholas County.
State of Kentucky, ) Nicholas County. } ss.
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 1 st day of October 18 34 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Samuel Kimbrough the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension, therein authorised to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above-mentioned, before me, {
J. H. Summers J. P. {
Sam d Kimbrough
NOTE.—This affidavit must be signed by the Attorney.
[a] In this blank insert the word Invalid or Revolutionary, as the case may be.

Anna Conway under the joint resolution of 23 d Jan'y: 1845 & act 7 July 1838.
that Allowed at the of 80 per cent: from 11 March, 1836 to 15 June, 1837.
C. H. Trabue Esq Frankfort Kentucky —

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of 23 rd January 1845 & the Act of 20 th February 1845
Whereas the act of 30 th April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period of time during which my husband received one. I therefore make this declaration in order to obtain an allowance as a pension from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 15 th day of June 1837 it being the day of the death of my deceased husband & from which date down to the 4 th day of March 1841, I have drawn a pension and have likewise drawn a pension under the act of 3 rd March 1843 both of which were at the rate of $80. per annum. The declaration made by me in order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th day of July 1838. was made in the year of 1843. and I suppose was very shortly thereafter filed in the Office of the Pension Commissioner of pensions. And she now prays for the allowance aforesaid and that a certificate may issue in her favor and be enclosed to her attorney to H. Drabm of Frankfort Ky.
Anna her  of  Leaveway  master
I John W. Sharp certify that Anna

Conway the foregoing declarant personally appear- -ed before me on this the 25 day of March 1845 at the house of Nathaniel Conway and made Oath to the statements contained in the foregoing declaration.
I certify that to my personal knowledge she is the widow of John Conway deceased who was a revolution- -ary pensioner. never having intermarried since his death & is the identical widow she represents herself to be as having drawn pensions as stated by her.
She is a lady of respectability and to all her statements the fullest credit should be given.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name this the 25 th day of March 1845. J. W. Sharp J. P.
State of Kentucky Nicholas County Set
I John G. Parks Clerk of the County Court of Nicholas certify that John W. Sharp whose name is subscribed above is an acting Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and qual- -ified and to all of his official acts the fullest faith and credit are due. and the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affix- -ed my Seal at office and subscribed my name at the town of Leadville this the 25 th day of March 1845. J. G. Parks Clerk
By J. M. Metcalfe D.C.

February 8, 1939.
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BA-J/CC John Conway W.8622
Henry Sparks R.9959
Mrs. Milo Easton 219 Barker Avenue, Peoria, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Conway and Henry Sparks who served with the Virginia troops.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of John Conway and Henry Sparks.
Very truly yours
A. D. BILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N. File 8622
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Conway, Jr. , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or 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.     Apr. 1776 6 mos. James Fowell Va.   May 1777 18 mos. William Buchanan John Bowman   Apr. 1779 June 24, 1780 Isaac Ruddell   Taken prisoner at Ruddell's station and marched to Detroit where he was kept until June 1784 then liberated & returned to Kentucky.   Fall of 1787 50 th 60 days William M c Coburn Benjamin Logan  
Battles engaged in, in Campaign against the Piqua Town of Indians
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Montgomery Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 13, 1834
Residence at date of application, Nicholas Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 6 Aug. 10, 1758 in Henrico Co. Va.
Remarks:
He married Apr. 14 or 15, 1790 in Bourbon Co. Ky. Anne Sutton. She was al. pens on an app. Ex. Dec. 1, 1843 while a res. of Nicholas Co. Ky.
For further family data see Supplement herewith. The only son died
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Brother Jesse is now 4 years old

lon.
March 3, 1917.
Mr. George Pohlman Jr., 320 Lamb Avenue, Macon, Missouri.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of John Conway Sr., W. File No. 8,622 Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following data as to his family.
Children.
Polly born March 30, 1791. Anna " July 13, 1792. William " September 4, 1793. John " November 28, 1794. Elizabeth " March 31, 1797. Nathaniel Sutton " May 28, 1798, (married Jan. 27, 1825, {Ann C. Baker, born July {7, 1805.
Children of Ann C. and Nathaniel S Conway.
John William born May 26, 1827. Elizabeth Ann " February 9, 1829. Washington Franklin " August 27, 1832. Mary Susan " August 7, 1835.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PEORIA CHAPTER PEORIA - ILLINOIS
219 Barker Ave - Jan 9-1939
US Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Henry Sparks a private in Virginia Militia Rev War was pensioned Apr 23, 1833. I would like the names of his wife and children - also the same for:
John Conway a Private in Virginia line, we received $80 May 12, 1834.
Thanking you very much
Cordially yours -
Thelma B Easton (Mrs Nels)
They are both listed in Rev soldiers in Kentucky -
Recd on (

GEORGE POHLMAN, JR., PRESIDENT MACON, MO.
I. L. BOX, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT JOPLIN, MO.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
ELI N. MARCH, SECRETARY POPLAR BLUFF, MO.
JEFFREY J. KEANE, TREASURER JEFFERSON CITY, MO.
Rev. Sec Inst 1
MISSOURI STATE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
GEORGE POHLMAN, JR., CHAIRMAN ELI N. MARCH, SECRETARY I. L. BOX JEFFREY J. KEANE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
J. M. HAWKINS, SPRINGFIELD, MO. IRA L. SUTTON, BUTLER, MO. GLEN MCCAIN, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
ARTHUR M. McCALEB, CHAIRMAN JOPLIN, MO.
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
EDGAR G. HAMMONS, POPLAR BLUFF, MO. GEORGE PHIFER, SPRINGFIELD, MO. LEO S. HARRIS, SEDALIA, MO. WM. B. HOWARD, KANSAS CITY, MO. D. L. FRASER, SAINT JOSEPH, MO.
DELEGATE TO NATIONAL CONVENTION
C. MARVIN STOUT, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
UNITED NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POST OFFICE CLERKS
OFFICE OF Macon, Missouri, February, 20th, 1917.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Sir:- I respectfully request any information that you may be able to furnish me about one John Conway- who served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. His father was named John Conway, so it is likely that the name will appear on your records as John Conway Jr. He resided in Bourbon County Ky, until his death in 1835, and I am informed that after his death his widow Ann Sutton Conway continued to draw a pension until her death in 1850. He enlisted from Virginia. Can you furnish me the date of his enlistment and date of discharge and name of organization in which he served. This information is desired in order to complete some family records.
Respectfully,
Geo. Pohlman Jr. 320 Lamb Ave., Macon, Missouri.

1917 Mch. 3 Hirt. to Geo. Pohlman
1939 - Feb 8 - Hint to Mrs. Milo Easton (Mrs. Helen B. Easton)
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8622
Anna Conway Wid. of John Conway Pvt. Res. Co.
Act: Feb. 2, 1918
Index:—Vol. A , Page 145
[Arrangement of 1870.]