Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,083, John Gravit, Va.

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Gravit, John
S. 31,083
CONTENTS

714 74/2 Kentucky
John Grant of Black Co in the State of Kent who was a private in the company commanded by Captain White of the Ky. Inf. commanded by Col Matthews in the Virginia line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Kent at the rate of 40 Dollars & — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of April 1833 and to Samuel M c Laylor Winchester Kent
Arrears to the 4th of March 80.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4/1/33 20.00 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Darius Deyo Clerk Book C Vol. 7 Page 10
Born March in Spottsylvania Co 1802 moved to Ky & then in 1832 sold about 1779 for 12 mos under Capt John White & Col Matthews was in only four or five days

State of Kentucky County & Circuit of Clarke & Set
On this 3 rd day of October 1832 came personally into open Court before Richard French Judge of the Clarke Circuit Court, John Gravis a resident of Clarke County aforesaid aged seventy five years in May last, who being 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 was born and raised in Spottsylvania County in the state of Virginia in which state he resided until the year 1802 when he removed to the state of Kentucky in which last mentioned state he has resided ever since. — That he en- tered the service of the United States about two years before the siege of York under Captain John White of the 3 rd Virginia Regiment (as well as he recollects) commanded by Col o Matthews, at Fredericksburg in the state of Virginia, and joined the troops at Hanover Courthouse, Major Thorn being with us who was afterwards killed at a place called Pages Warehouse by a fall from his horse, — That he marched from Hanover Courthouse to Richmond, and from thence to Williamsburg, and then back to Richmond

and continued in the service until he got his discharge, that he was discharged at Pages Town in Virginia, but has lost his certificate of discharge, he does not recollect the time he got his discharge from Col. Matthews , but he served under said engagement about twelve months. He was in no prominent engagement, but was with scouting parties frequently. That he knew Genl. Weedon & Col. Innes who were in command at the time I was in Williamsburg (as before stated.)
He can prove his services by John Arnold a resident of Clarke County aforesaid, who served in the Army at the same time that he did, and who knew him before he entered the service, that he does not know of any other person now living in this state by whom he can prove his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
attest
John J. Gravitt mark
Sam M. Taylor Clerk

John Arnold a resident in the county of Clarke having been sworn as required by law states, that he has been well acquainted with the applicant John Gravits for about fifty years past, that he knew of his entering the service of the United States as stated in his declaration, that he was in the said service at the same time, and knows that said Gravits served for about the period stated in his declaration to wit, about twelve months. Sworn to and subscribed in open court before the Clarke Circuit Court this 3 rd day of October 1832. att Jan. M. Taylor clk John his Arnold mark
James Clark, formerly a member of Congress from this state being first sworn states, that he is well acquainted that has been for a considerable length of time past, with John Gravits the above applicant and John Arnold whose statement is above, and states that they are both men of veracity, and that their statements upon oath are entitled to credit. Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 3 rd day of October 1832 att Jan. M. Taylor clk Jas. Clark

John Gravit 182,69 And the said Court hereby declares its opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented 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, that James Clarke and John Arnold who have signed the preceding certificate, are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit
State of Kentucky } ss. Clarke Circuit Court }
I Samuel M. Taylor clerk of the Clarke Circuit Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Gravit for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and a fixed the seal of said Court this 3 rd day of October 1832.
Sam. M. Taylor

No 18469 John Graver Clark County Kentucky
On Roll from 1779 print Wye #40.
White Matthews Va on Roll
Landell Taylor Esq Clerk of Clark City Kentucky Winchester

BRIEF in the case of  John Grant  County of Clarke in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Yes  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 12 ~ private Gen. W. Lee Capt. White & Matthews  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Spottsylvania County Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses  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.
J. M. Clapp Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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August 13, 1926
Mrs. Joseph Beard, Sr. 431 West 2d St Lexington, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31083, it appears that John Gravit was born in May 1757 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted "about two years before the Siege of York" and served twelve months as a private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Matthews' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, while a resident of Clark County, Kentucky.
There are no data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WENDELL SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
S 31083
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of John Grant , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the his claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     about 1779 12 mos. Pvt. Jno White Matthew Va.                                                   
Battles engaged in, None Residence of soldier at enlistment, Spotsylvania Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 3, 1832 - al Residence at date of application, Clark Co. Ky. Age at date of application, 75 Remarks: He went to Ky in 1802 - No fam data
1832  75  1757
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 15-1926
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir -
I should like the Revolutionary Services of John Grant.
According to the report of the State Librarian of Virginia 1911-1912 (as a Virginia soldier) he was pensioned for services in the American Revolution from Kentucky (John Grant, S. of W, 1835- Pen. 3. Ky 83.). He was residing

in Clark County Kentucky in 1810, according to census for that year.
I should like services and names and dates of wife of son given.
Very sincerely
Mrs Joseph Beard Sr. 431 West 2nd Lexington, Kentucky

Rev Secy
Chicago Dec 3 rd 1922
Pension Commission Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Would you please give me the Rev. service of John Gravitt who drew a Rev. pension in Clark Co. Ky. in 1831? If I am correct he was born about 1753 or 1754. I hope the records will give names of his family. Thanking you, I am Yours Truly
Mrs Caltha Henderson Cor Belle Plaine & Richmond Chicago.

31083
Rev INVALID.
1932 Dec. 29, hist to Mrs. Calthe Henderson - EW - - - 1926 Aug. 12 - Hcel to Mrs. Joseph Beard - Br. curf.
File No. 31,083
John Grant
His Rev. Mrs.
Act: June 7 32
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 165
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Gravik 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? Yes 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? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
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? Witness
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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? Yes
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? No
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."