Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,696, John Cunningham, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Cunningham, John Margaret
No 10,696
CONTENTS

2763 Virginia
John Cunningham of Pt. Edwards in the State of Virginia who was a Pt. Hov. in the Compny commanded by Captain Allen - of the Regt commanded by Col. Meade in the Virginia line for 12 months 13 days.
From 1796
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 42 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Dec r 31 and sent to L.B. Worsham, Pr: Edwards, C. H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 63.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: '33 21.22 $84.88
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk, Book L Vol. 4 Page 94

Richmond, Va.
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Margaret Cunningham widow of John Cunningham who was a Private of Cavalry in the Virginia Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 42 Dollars \frac{3}{4} Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1844.
7 December , Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of May 1845 and sent to
J. H. Rounton New Store Rocky Mount
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 135

State of Virginia, County of Prince Edward to wit: I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the county court of said county in the state aforesaid, certify that it appears by a Registry of Marriages, in the office of the court aforesaid, that on the 8 th day of February 1785 John Cunningham & Margaret Hill were married by Rev d Richard Lankey. —
In Testimony whereof I here set my hand and affix the seal of the court of said county, this 10 th day of January 1845.
J. Worsham Clk

6775
Mr. Cunningham
for 1776 pinate + Capt 12 mo. 13 day $42.44 5.12.13 1/2 p 37. Luk. 12.7.
See let Nov 10-1852
B. I Woodhams
Price Edwards va
Branch L. Woodhams

6778  BRIEF in the case of  Thos. Cunningham  County of Prince Edw.  in the State of  Virginia (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May In 1776 7½ private Gen. Capt. Chas. Allen.   May 1779 about three weeks Capt. Holcomb   Sept 1780 3 " Capt. Allen Col. Meade & Bous.   Feby 1781 Vol. about 1 month Randolph   May 1781 two or 3 weeks Capt. H. Baker  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Prince Edw. Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional and a discharge for 3 months as he states but the discharge is not substantiated  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Th. Hough
Examining Clerk.

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 pensions to certain widows
State of Virginia Prince Edward County, ss; On this 1 th day of January 1845 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and a State aforesaid Margaret Cunningham a resident of said County and State aged Seventy nine 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 July 7 th 1838 "entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
That she is the widow of John Cunningham late of the said County and State who was a private Colonel in the Militia service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution, she declares that she knows nothing in regard to the service of her late husband in the War of the Revolution having married him subsequent to the expiration of the least period of his service, except she knew him before he entered the service and knew that he was gone in the service some time she has often heard him speak of his service and also others who served with him and that he was in actual service a considerable length of time was engaged in one  several Battles of  of  numbered and suffered and endured many hardships and privations all of which she honestly believes to be true, and would and her late husband having drawn a pension in his lifetime she refers to the proof filed in the War Department of the United upon which his claim was allowed

which certificate issued for forty two dollars and fifty four cents on 8 th day of December 1832. She and cannot state precisely how long he served but refers to the proof and declaration of her late husband in the War Department as above stated in support of her claim - she further declares that she was married to the said John Cunningham on the 8 th day of February 1785. That her husband the aforesaid John Cunningham died on the 7 th day of December 1842; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 18 th day of January 1794, to wit: at the time above stated.
Margaret he Cunningham mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid this 8 th day of January 1843.
N. Cunningham J.P.
State of Virginia Prince Edward County ss. I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Margaret Cunningham widow of John Cunningham deceased, and do consider her from bodily infirmity, old age and other causes unable to attend the County Court of Prince Edward in order to make the foregoing declaration - I further certify that she is a creditable person and that her statement is entitled to full credit and confidence - Given under my hand this the 8 th day of January 1843.
N. Cunningham J.P.

John Cunningham
11/6/78.

State of Virginia, County of Prince Edward ss
On the 21st day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the said County Court now sitting, John Cunningham, a resident of the Parish of Saint Patrick and County of Prince Edward, and state of Virginia, aged 74 years, who being duly sworn according to law with oaths with mirth the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, in May 1776, he was in the service as a Minuteman in Capt Charles Allens company, Joseph Parks Lieut. and James Allen ensigns, that he marched from the County of Prince Edward, passed by Manchester, Williamsburg, York and to Hampton, at which last place he was stationed and placed under the command of Maj James and Colonel Meridith officers to believe of the minutes of service, he served in this last service months and a half and was discharged at Portsmouth in 1777 in the month of May, there was a call for militia from the County of Prince Edward, when he turned out as a volunteer under Capt Peter Holcombe, and marched to Petersburg, where they were stationed for a short time and discharged at that place having served only about three weeks. In Sept. 1780 he volunteered in Capt Charles Allens company of the 1st Regt and served three months, a certificate of discharge and of faithful service is now held, he marched to Petersburg where he was stationed and commanded by Colonels E. Meade and Beverly Randolph, and discharged near Petersburg. In the early part of the year 1781 he believes in February, he went as a volunteer into Capt. Andrew Baker's Company, Lieut. Joseph Park and Ensign Joseph Read, and marched southward and joined Gen. Greene's corps near Dan River and were attached to the Regt. commanded by Col. Otho Williams and

attacked in trenches Hillsborough in South Carolina, that at White oak Mills a skirmish took place between a part of our forces under the Command of Colo Williams and the British forces under General Clinton, where our troops gave back, in this Engagement Joseph Pugh the Left was wounded and Ezekiel Sucko a soldier in Capt Batten's Company was also wounded, the latter about the 6th of March 1781 and having served about one month they were discharged. In May 1781 he volunteered under Capt Dick Holland for the purpose of conveying British prisoners from Bruns Edward Court house to the County of Albermarle, and succeeded this duty two or three weeks, when he was discharged. The applicant states that he has resided in the said County of Bruns Edward from his infancy to the present time, that he has no documentary evidence ex- cept the discharge before stated of his services. He hereby re- signifies his long established claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not in the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year afore said.
John Cunningham.
We Robert Morgan and Richard Booker hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Cunningham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 74 years of age, that he is respected and beloved 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 day and year aforesaid.
Robert Morgan
R. Booker.
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. That the affidavits of Robert Morgan and Richard Booker who have signed the preceding affidavits, are credible in the County of Prince Edward and credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
I Branch I Worsham, clerk of the court of Prince Edward county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, on the matter of the application of John Bunningham for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of August 1832.
B. Worsham Clk

State of Virginia, County of Prince Edward ss
On this 21 st day of November 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of said County Court now sitting, John Cunningham a resident of Saint Patricks Parish and County of Prince Edward & State of Virginia, aged Seventy four years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following amendment and addition to his declaration made before the court of said county on the 21 st day of August 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832, viz: That he was born in the year 1758, that he has no record of his age, that he is known in his present neighbourhood by Robert Morgan, Richard Booker and the Reverend William Johnson, who can testify as to his character for veracity and good behaviour and as to the general report of his services in the revolution. That by reason of old age and 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 seven months and fifteen days he served as a private or soldier.
For fifteen days he served as a private or soldier.
For three months he served as a Corporal, a certificate of discharge is herewith filed marked F.C.
For Twenty eight days he served as a private or soldier.
For fifteen days he served as a private or soldier.
That he knows of no proof by which he can prove positively the services above stated. —
John Cunningham.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
I William Johnson a clergyman residing in the County of Prince Edward, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Cunningham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and to the original therein referred to, which original declaration I have seen, that I believe him to be Seventy four years of age, that he is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
W m Johnson.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. —
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, 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 William Johnson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the said County of Prince Edward and that his statement is entitled to credit. —
I Branch S. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward

do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the amended application of John Cunningham for a pension. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 22 nd day of November 1832.
R. H. Woodham Clerk.

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February 15, 1929.
Honorable Randolph Perkins, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Perkins:
In response to your letter of the 13 th instant, with which you enclosed one, herewith returned, from Mrs. Cornelia M. Tooker of 42 Highwood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10696 , it appears that John Cunningham was born in 1758 .
While a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia, where he had lived since his infancy, he enlisted in May 1776 and served seven and one half months as a Private in Captain Charles Allen's Company, Colonel Meredith's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in May 1779 and served three weeks as a Private in Captain John Holcombe's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in 1780, served three months as Corporal in Captain Charles Allen's Company, First Virginia Regiment and was discharged December 5, 1780.

Rev
He enlisted in February 1781 and served one month as a Private in Captain Andrew Baker's Virginia Company attached to Colonel Otho Williams' Regiment and was at the battle of Wetzel's Mills.
He enlisted in May 1781 and served two or three weeks as a Private in Captain Dick Holland's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832 while a resident of Saint Patrick's Parish, Prince Edward County, Virginia. He died December 7, 1844 in said county.
Soldier married February 8, 1785 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Margaret Hill. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 8, 1845 while living in said Prince Edward County aged seventy-nine years.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Oct. 22. 1900. Scott Cunningham, Altavista Va.
1911 Aug. 7 Hist. to Mrs. H. E. Hall. 1916 Dec. 11 Hist. to Mrs. J. R. Richards 1925 Nov. 30 - Hist. to Mrs. Andrew L. Roberts - 1925 Nov. 30 - Hist. to Mrs. Andrew L. 1929 Feb. 15 - Hist. to Mr. Randolph Perkins for Mrs. C. M. Booker - 1929 Feb. 15 - Hist. to Mr. Randolph
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10696 Margaret Cunningham Widow of John Cunningham Corp. Va. Line
Act: June 17 th / 44
Index: Vol. A , Page 161
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 11609 Margaret Cunningham son
Rejected Letter to J. H. Rowton 1. April Same April 15 th 1840
7 July 1838

I Simon Peckings for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the
$ 28. 62
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the o- pinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Twenty dollars and Sixty two cents.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Seventeenth day of 1824
S. Peckings Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.

I.C.
John Cunningham, N. 10696. Va.

This is to certify that John Cunningham a Volun- teer in my Comp y of the 1 st Reg t hath served his time faithfully and is hereby Discharged from the said Service Given Under my Hand this 5 th day Dec r 1780
Charles Allen Capt in 1 st Reg t

11609 Declaration of Mrs. Margaret Cunningham for a Pension
under Act 7 th July 1838 husband died 7 Dec. 44 rejected
Received
January 18, 1845.
M.
M 85.0.44.
Act 3 March 43
rejected
14 June
act 17 June 44
adm'd N o . 104
42.44 from 7 Dec. 44.
J H Routon New Store Buckingham Va

Virginia Prince Edward County, to wit. I do hereby certify that John Cunningham late of said County, departed this life on the 7 th day of December 1844 leaving at the time of his death, his widow Margaret Cunningham who is still a live resident in said County and that she has never remarried.
Ann S. Baker.
Sworn and subscribed before me in due form of Law; I further certify Ann S. Baker is a creditable person and that her statement is entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1845
N. Cunningham J.P.
I Branch Worsham clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia, certify that Newton Cunningham is a justice of the peace of said County, as above, and that the several preceding signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of the Court of said County this 10 th day of January 1845.
N. Worsham Clk
Virginia. At a Court held for Prince Edward County the 21 st day of April 1845. The declaration of Margaret Cunningham claiming a pension, and widow of the late John Cunningham was submitted in open court, and the said Court doth certify that the proceedings had before N. Cunningham the single magistrate, are regular and is hereby approved by the Court. I certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of my office. In testimony whereof I as clerk of said County Court, set my hand & affix the seal of the Court of said County this day & date above.
N. Worsham Clk

John Cunningham
Amended Dec 2

11609 Jan. 18. 1845.
Mayant Cunningham
July 7 1838
Miss Mary Anne 1325 File
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City must and every day
Oct 7 July 1838
No 11609 Margaret Cunningham Maw of John son

Sir
NewStore. 11 th Jany 1845-
Enclosed you will receive the pension claim of Mrs. Margaret Cunningham widow of John Cunningham deceased under the act of the 7 th July 1838- which you will please examine and inform me of the result thereof as early as convenient
I am very respectfully Yr. Off. Servt John N. Root
To Commissioner of Pensions

April 26, 1845.
Amended declaration Mary Ann Cumming
Westmoreland April 26, 1845
Free
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Ms. B. 6

Sir
Newtown 22 nd April 1845.
Enclosed you will receive the returned Declaration of Mrs Margaret Cunningham which has been submitted to the Court of Prince Edward County, and approved by Said Court, which is again respectfully submitted to your decision
I am very respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt John D. Routh
Commissioner of Pensions

April 14, 1845
New Bedford Mass
Recd of Margaret Cummins
True
The Commissioners of Revenue Washington City D.C.

Defn
Newstow April 11 th 1845.
Your letter bearing date 1 st March and post marked 3 rd Inst. with the return of Mrs Margaret Cunningham's Declaration, widow of John Cunningham claiming a Pension under the act 71 th July 1838 was duly received. I see endorsed on the Declaration "Received 18 th January 1845." I have also examined the act "Restricting the grant of Pension in certain cases," which is in these words "That from and after the passage of this act, a pension shall not be granted to any widow for or during any part or portion of the time her husband may have received one, whose declaration therefor, shall not have been made on or before the thirtieth day of April 1844, and shall not have been received at the Pension Office on or before the twenty third day of January 1845." It is seems to me from the construction which this act would bear, that this case is not barred by the law, the case having been received before the 23 rd day of January 1845. — This view of the case is respectfully submitted to you, without any intention to dictate, you will please turn your attention to the matter and give me an answer as early as possible. The other requisitions shall be complied with as soon as the Court of Princes Town is convened.
I am very respectfully Yr. O bt Servt John A. Rourke

John Cunningham

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Mrs. Cunningham which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? yes V. *Has he mentioned 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 ? No (see amended decl a ) VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
no clergyman but 2 Credible persons
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
no (see amended decl a )
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
no - He says he has one discharge for 7 months service. It should be sent to the Q.M. (see amended decl a and original sent marked F.C.)
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (see amended decl a )
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
¶ QUERE V. 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 the 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

Nov. 20, 1920. Rev Sec
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am writing to ask the favor of the Revolutionary War pension record of John Cunningham of Prince Edward Co., Va.
Also the pension record of Capt. James Hemphill of Company 6, Third Battalion Cumberland Co. Militia 1778. (Pennsylvania). In this

way I hope to get some historical facts.
Thanking you in advance
I am Very truly
Mrs. J. R. Richards.
Columbus,
Mississippi.
Box 554.

Roanoke, R.F.D. # 7 Virginia
October 23, 1925
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington District of Columbia
My dear Mr. Commissioner:-
I find that the following, who are progenitors of mine, are in a list of men drawing pensions for Revolutionary War services. I understand that they are listed as drawing pensions as late as 1840. Will you please send me such data as you may have under these names?
✓ John Cunningham, living in Prince Edward County, Virginia ✓ William Walker, living in Charlotte County. Virginia ○ Benjamen Sublette, living in Charlotte County (I think), Virginia.
A prompt reply would be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs. Andrew Lee)
Semple Davidson Roberts
P.S. Would like to know what data your department has on
○ STEPHEN SWEENEY .
S.D.R.
I did not find him in 1840 list - in 1835 list

RANDOLPH PERKINS CHAIRMAN
House of Representatives U. S.
Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures
Washington, D. C.
February 12, 1929
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Scott:
Mrs. Cornelia M. Tooker of 42 Highwood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, has asked me to forward the enclosed letter to you.
Thanking you for your attention to the same, I am,
Very truly yours,

Woman's Home Mission Society
M. E. Church, South
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
MRS. H. E. WALL, Cor. Secretary 409 Buffalo St. Farmville, Virginia
Farmville, Va., Aug. 1 st 1911.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Please send me a complete statement of the military history of John Cunningham of Prince Edward County, Virginia, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and who received a pension. I think that John Cunningham was a corporal.
Please let me hear from you at once.
Respectfully,
Mrs. H. E. Wall.

sion on file in this Bureau.
John Cunningham W.F. 10696
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1876 7 1/2 mos. Pvt. Charles Allen Meredith Va   May 1879 3 mos. Pvt. John Holcomb   Sept. 1880 3 mos. Capt. Charles Allen James H. [?] Percy Randolph 1 st Va regt   Feb. 1881 1 mo. Andrew Baker Otho Williams Regt   May 1881 2 mos 3 wks Dick Holland attached to Col  
Battles engaged in, Wetzel's Mill Residence of soldier at enlistment, Prince Edward Co. Va Date of application for pension, Aug. 21 1882 His el. was al. Residence at date of application, St. Patricks Parish, Prince Edward Co. Va Age at date of application, born in 1858 and Dec 7 1882 Remarks: Soldier married in Prince Edward Co. Va Feb 8, 1885 Margaret Hall. She was allowed pension on an application presented Jan 8, 1845, while a resident of Prince Edward Co. Va aged 79 years.
Very respectfully,
only at Petersburg under Meade & Randolph they were not Co's of 1 st Va. in which he served Commissioner. His service not Mtd. as the Va mil co was only attached to Col O. Williams 3rd regt. for 1 mo.
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* Widow says she was in a battle.

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November 30, 1925
Mrs. Andrew L. Roberts Roanoke, R. F. D. # 7 Virginia
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 10696 it appears that John Cunningham was born in 1758.
While a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia, where he had lived since his infancy, he enlisted in May 1776 and served seven and one half months as a private in Captain Charles Allen's Company, Colonel Meredith's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in May 1779 and served three weeks as a private in Captain John Holcombe's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in 1780, served three months as Corporal in Captain Charles Allen's Company, First Virginia Regiment and was discharged December 5, 1780.
He enlisted in February 1781 and served one month as a private in Captain Andrew Roberts's Company attached to Colonel Otho Williams' Regiment and was at the battle of

11/30/25
Wetzel's Mills.
He enlisted in May 1781 and served two or three weeks as a private in Captain Dick Holland's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 31, 1832 while a resident of Saint Patrick's Parish Prince Edward County, Virginia. He died December 7, 1844 in said county.
Soldier married February 8, 1785 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Margaret Hill. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 8, 1845 while living in said Prince Edward County aged seventy-nine years.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
CUNNINGHAM, JOHN (VA.) W - 10696