Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,578, Thomas Hannan, Va. Va. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
U.S. Navy U.S. Sea Service
or a Hannan, Thomas Hannon.
R. 4578
CONTENTS

Virginia. Cabell County, to wit
At a hearing held for Cabell County at the Court House thereof on the 24 th day of June 1834
On this 24 th  one day of June 1834 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of Cabell County, now sitting Thomas Hoarman a resident of Mason County, aged Seventy five  Seven 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 Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
That he enlisted himself as a Sailor for the term of One Year in the Navy under Capt Elliott or Bytt (from Augusta County Va) in the Virginia fleet, who commenced a Roanoke on the 14 th day of June 1776 in the County of Greenbrier, from whence he marched to Alexandria and went on Board and continued in that Service for thirteen Months, and was discharged near Williamsburg in the York River in Virginia, and received a discharge from Capt. Elliott, but not regarding it of any value it was destroyed or lost - That during this term of Service he was not engaged in any action or battle, but was continually employed in the Chesapeake Bay and its waters -
That after this discharge he returned to his residence in Bottle  Greenbrier County Virginia, and was again called into Service in the month of August 1781, drafted matter, under the command of Capt John Lewis & Lieutenant Thomas Goodson, the latter is yet living & his affidavit is herewith included as corroborating evidence that they marched from Bottle County Virginia to

to Williamsburg, in a company of Rifle men Col. Samuel Lewis and from there to York town, and was in the encampment at the time of the Siege & Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and was shortly afterwards discharged at that place having served three months in this last enlistment - his discharge was signed by Capt. Geo. Lewis but no care being taken of it - it was also lost -
In reply to the questions propounded by the court, as required by the War department, this applicant saith
1 st I was born on the _____ day of _____ 1757 in Frederick Co. America 2 nd He has no record of his age, was an orphan boy and, as he represents the date of his age, from the record of his birth in his father's Family Bible & since he was taken at the time of the Revolution the date of his birth is not recorded 3 rd He was living in Greenlee County Virg a when he enlisted in 1776 - after his discharge he lived in Botetourt county, until the year 1791 when he removed to Mason County his present residence, then Fauquier county, but now Mason county Va 4 th He first enlisted in June 1776 for one year in the Virginia Naval Service & continued his term of enlistment of one year, & again was drafted in Augt _____ 1781 and served three months.

5 th
The Noogalley continued in the Eastern Waters
and in his march in 1781, he was under the command of Capt. Lewis, Lieut. Thos. Goodson, Col. Saml in a Rifled Regiment.
6 th
He received his first discharge from Capt. Elliott & his Second from Capt. John Lewis, both are lost
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension on any authority, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Thomas in Hornmon
Sworn to & subscribed, the day & Year aforesaid in open Court.
We David Harbom, a clergyman residing in the County of Cabell & James Shelton residing in the said County of
Cabell, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Thomas Hornmon who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy Seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in his neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
David Harbom
James Shelton

Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open court Teste. John Samuels Clerk
And the said court do hereby certify & declare their opinion That after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interroga- tions prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Daniel Warbun who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the county of Cabell & that James Shatto who has also signed the same is a resident in the county of Cabell and is a creditable person and that their statements are entitled to credit
John Samuels Clerk of the court of Cabell County Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Thomas Hannan for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & seal of office this 20 th day of August 1834 & in the 59 th year of the Commonwealth.
John Samuels Clerk

aw Rev. War Section.
Dec. 9, 1916.
Thomas Hannan R. 4578
N. S. Bryan, 1507 Lee St. Charleston, W. Va.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 17" ultimo, you are advised that Thomas Hannan or Hannon of Mason County, Virginia, applied for pension June 24, 1834 and stated that he was born in Frederick County, ---, in 1757 and that he resided in Greenbrier County, Virginia during the Revolution.
He alleged that on June 14, 1776, he enlisted as a sailor in the Virginia Fleet on a row-galley under Captain Elliott or Aylett and served a year on Chesapeake Bay; also that he was drafted in August 1781, in Captain John Lewis' Company of riflemen, under Colonel Samuel Lewis, in the militia, was at the siege of York and served three months. No other service is alleged.
The claim was never allowed as he failed to furnish sufficient proof of service. There is no data as to family on file.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Salzgaber Commissioner.
R. 4578.

1916 Dec. 9. Heir. to N. S. Bryan 1922 June 21. Copied will to John A. Hope and
REJECTED
4578
P. O. Thomas Harmon
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The printed list of 1852. of suspended claims. Va.
Re-enlisted: p. 248. shows as reason for suspension "For further proof."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Thomas Hannon
Virginia
Suspended
Date 11 Sept. 1834
John Samuel
Little Falls, Kentucky March 20, 1834
4578
Affidavit of John Samuel who resides in Kentucky alleges that he frequented or was found in the class room Dec. 9, 1836

John Samuel 11 Sept. 1834
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The regulations require the production of the best attainable cordage. From the lapse of time since the passage of the act Mr John Hudson whose declaration is returned herewith, has had ample opportunity of procuring it and should annex & forward it with his statement.
The return of Thomas Harmon for a year on board a Row galley not being verified by the Virginia rolls cannot be recognised unless supported by capital evidence. The his declaration has been filed.
John Samuel Esq, Clerk Cabell Co Virginia

Hon. B. Medwell
March 20/54

Pension Office March 20, 1854
Sir,
In reply to the enclosed letter I have to inform you that the application of Thomas Hannon, then of Cabell county Virginia, for a revolutionary pension, was filed in this office several years since, but was not allowed. The enclosed copy of a letter of the 11 Sept 1834, will shew the objections to the admission of the claim. There is no law of Congress allowing pensions for service in the Indian Wars.
Wm G. Kidwell W of R
Rev

Cash $2.45 from us
John A. Hope - 1198 Arcade Building St Louis Mo.
personal inquiry of May 31, 1922
Wants photostat copies certified of 6 pages from the Rev. War pension claim Rejected File 4578 Thomas Hannan.
To Sea Service War of Rev
and 7 pages certified from Charles Love - To Troops. Sur. File 36046
No receipt necessary - Proctor 5/31/22

No. _____ (ME 42) Date June 16, 1922  Name Miss Hannah New Rev. No. 194578  Photographic copies wanted of 3 pieces, consisting of 6 pages.  Remarks: _____  Ex McWilliams Chief New York  Serial _____ Law Clerk.
M 233 BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
MAY 31 1922 19__
Chief of Rev. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from  John N. Hope draft No. Cash for $ 2 1/2 requesting post office  cash addresses as per letter herewith.
Copies Mailed June 21, 1922 L. Davis Law Clerk
Very respectfully, O. J. RANDALL Chief of Division.
O. J. Randall

Revolutionary Sec 77 1
Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 17, 1916.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
The following is a copy of a letter from your department:
"Pension Office.
March 30, 1854.
Sir:
In reply to the enclosed letter, I have to inform you that the application of Thomas Hannan, then of Cabell County, Virginia, for a revolutionary pension was filed in this office several years since but was not allowed." And further quoting from a letter of September 11, 1834, "the objections to the admission of the claim: There is no law of Congress allowing a pension for service in the Indian Wars.
I have the honor to be
Respectfully
Your obedient servant
J. Cole
For Commissioner.
Hon. Z. Kidwell,
H. of R."
Thomas Hannan participated in the Battle of Point

Bryan
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2nd P.H. 78

Pleasant October 10, 1774, Dunmore's War and subsequently as a frontiersman and scout. Does his application for pension show this? Please forward a copy of what the records show his services really to have been and
Great oblige,
N. S. Bryan 1507- Lee St Charleston W. Va.