Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4222, William Harris, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Harris, William Diana
W. 4222
CONTENTS
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3492 Virginia
Diana Harris
widow of William Harris, dec d who died on the 26 January 1802 of Hanover Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt commanded by _____ in the Va Cont. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Jany 1841, I sent to Hon R. M. Webster Speaker H. Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1841 $ 800.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 41 40.00
$840.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3d }
Recorded by D. M. Cundy, Clerk. Book C. Vol. 1. Page 170.
Duplicate Certificate issued September 19 th 1849 James S. Fulton Jr. Richmond Va.

Divina Harris,
Declaration for Pension

State of Virginia County of Hanover 355
Quits
On this the 17 th day of February 1839 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County Mrs. Diana Harris a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Seventy nine years and upwards who 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 July 4 th 1836: That she is the widow of William Harris who entered the service of the United States she thinks near the commencement of the war she cannot recollect at what time exactly but expects that it was in 76 as he was then called old 76, she recollects that he entered under Capt. Richard L. Anderson and was marched towards the North and there he acted as commissary she does not recollect any engagement he was in except at Brandywine before marriage and at Stony Neck Church which after her marriage to said William Harris, at which place he was taken sick and was brought home in consequence of which he was not at the siege at York Town Virginia, she believes that her husband was served during the whole war nearly but she cannot say what engagements he was in or what officers he was under except the above as all of his papers that would give her the information have been destroyed not thinking they would be of any value to any one hereafter. She further declares that she was married to the said William Harris by Parson Barret in the County of Hanover on the 22 nd of December (1783) Seventeen hundred and eighty and that her husband the aforesaid William Harris died on the 26 th January 1802 and that she has remained his widow ever since at that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Diana her J Harris mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Edmund Winston Pleas

I further more certify that Mrs Diana Harris is a Lady of high respectability and that from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend Court and that she is the widow of the aforesaid William Harris who I have heard was a soldier in the war of the Revolution I also certify that I have taken the leaf which contains the marriage & death of said Harris from the family Bible which I believe is the true family register and attached it to this paper and written my name three times when it unites with said paper given under my hand and seal this 17 th day of February 1839
Edmund Winston I Pease
any thing that Mrs Harris may say is entitled to full credit
Edmund Winston I Pease

William Harris, was born January, 13, 1753
Diana Harris his wife was born February, 1 st , 1760
It was married December, 22 nd , 1780
William Harris departed this life January, 26, 1802
Ages of William & Diana Harris's Children
William Overton Harris was born November, 23 rd 1782
Elizabeth Doswell Harris was born September, 28, 1788
Mary Garland Harris was born November, 20, 1791
Frances Goodwin Harris was born August, 31 st 1796
Anne Nelson Harris was born August, 3 rd 1798
and departed this life saturday night 26 of October 1799
John Goodwin Harris was born June 21 st 1800
Sh: Ho: Reks Hm: R. M. J. Hunter
Edmund William
Edmund Minerva
Edmund Minerva
4909
4909

Virginia
Quilt
At a court of Quarterly sessions continued and held for Hannover County, at the Courthouse, on Wednesday the 27 th of February, 1839.
The Court having examined the certificate of Edmund Winston one of the Justices of the Peace for this County, on the Declaration of Diana Harris. It is ordered to be certified to the Clerk Department, that they approve of said proceedings by said Edmund Winston
In Testimony whereof, and that the foregoing is a true copy from the Minutes and proceedings of the said Court - And also that Edmund Winston is a Magistrate as above. (and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine, I have hereunto set my name and affixed my Seal of Office this twenty Eighth day of February, one thousand, Eight hundred and thirty nine)
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

Diana va Harris md of William Let to Hon P.M. T. Hunter 3 Feby 1840 & 28 Feby 1840

1935 May 16, Photgs. mailed to Mrs. Chas. E. Dille.
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4222
Diana Harris
Wid.
Wm Harris
Port. Am. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3 d
Index: —Vol. A , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 7, 1935
Administrator of Veterans' Affairs Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me photostatic copies (uncertified) of two pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, William Harris, W. 4222.
Very truly yours
x Mrs. Charles E. Dille 2601 Park Avenue Cairo, Illinois

Rev. & 1812 #269 BA-J/MCS
May 7, 1935
District 2900, Branch 970
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Rev. War pension claim, William Harris, W. 4222
No. 1 One page was that which contained the family record, at the time this photo was made. The record was attached to the page which contained the affidavit of Edmund Harrison, In stead of the place, dated Feb. 17, 1839, & the family record covered the line which begins "Anything that Mrs. Harris etc., all copied as one page"
Actual
No. 2 Copy of marriage bond from Harrison County Court - mch. 14, 1839.
1 of each page
$0.50
2 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" is written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sectio

Know all men by these presents that we William Harris and John Harris are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency, Thomas Jefferson Esq r . Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or to his successors in the sum of fifty Pounds, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made for the use of the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 20 th day of December 1780 (twentieth day of December one thousand seven hundred and eighty)
The Condition of this Obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended shortly to be had and solemnized between the above bound William Harris Bachelor and Miss Diana Goodwin. Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then this Obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force.
Sealed and Delivered in presence of Bernard Todd
W m Harris John Harris
Virginia Harrison County, to wit:
I William Winston Deputy Clerk of the County Court of the said County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the Original Marriage License bond of William Harris, now on file in my Office, with the exception of the words in brackets. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this fourteenth day of March one thousand Eight Hundred and thirty nine.
W m : Winston D.C.M.C.

I Benjamin H. Munday of the County of Essex and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was acquainted with William Harris of the County of Hanover and State of Virginia who was in the war of the Revolution. I know said Harris was at in an engagement at a church (above Yorktown (Virginia,) in New Kent or Charles City County just before the siege of York Town at which place I believe said Harris was taken sick and returned home. & I saw him no more during the war. Given under my hand this 19 th day of January 1840 Ben H Munday
Essex County, State of Virginia, ss
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County & State aforesaid Benjamin H Munday and made oath to the truth of the above certificate, I furthermore certify that the said Ben. H Munday is a man of strict veracity, and unimpeachable character, and may be relied on for any statement he may make, Given under my hand this 21 st day of January 1840
Attest: T. Bayler J. Peace State of Virginia. Essex County Court Clerk's Office I James Wood Nicholson Jr., Clerk of the said Court in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Alex. H. Bayler whose name is signed to the above Certificate (and) before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is, and may at the time of his taking said affidavit and his signature aforesaid a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such according to the laws of

the said State (and) that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his Official Acts as such, and that his said signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed this 22 nd Day of January 1840 (and) 67 th year of our foundation.
James Roye Niccum Jr. Clerk

I hereby certify, that sometime in the month of February last I qualified to a certificate before Jas. J. Sutton of this County, going to prove that William Harris late of this County, did a short time before the siege of York-Town in 1781 leave this County in the Malitia. I also certify, that I believe said Harris lived and died in this County, that I know no other William Harris in the County, and that he left a widow Diana Harris who I believe is now living. Given under my hand in the County, of Hanover this 20 th day of April 1840. John G. Gilman
Hanover County, S.S.
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County, aforesaid John Gilman the (Oak) subscriber to the foregoing certificate and made in due form of law to the fact set forth forth in said certificate. I furthermore certify, that (I) have known said Gilman from my childhood and his statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 20 th day of April 1840.
Roscow Gipscombe J.P.
State of Virginia Hanover County, Court 2 / 3
I Philip B. Winston, Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Roscow Gipscombe whose name appears above is an acting Magistrate in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such. I also certify that his signature above, is in my opinion, genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County, this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

I Samuel Terrell of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Col. Harris of the County of Hanover who was called Major Harris and who was the husband of Mrs Dianna Harris who I believe is now living. I was too young to know anything about the services of said Harris during the war of the Revolution, but have heard Enoch Davis of Hanover speak frequently of he and Harris serving together to the north and I believe they were engaged in the Battle at Brandy wine from his speaking so often of the services they had rendered at that place. this I heard from Davis in the year 1786 at which time I was 16 years of age. From my acquaintance with Harris and from what I have heard from others I firmly believe that he was a faithful soldier during the war Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1840 — Samuel Terrell
State of Virginia Caroline County-ss
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mr. Samuel Terrell the subscriber to the foregoing Certificate and affirmed  made oath in due form of law to the facts therein set forth I furthermore certify that Mr Terrell is a gentleman of the highest respectability and of unimpeachable veracity and his word entitled to all credit. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1840.
William R. B. Alveyatt J.P.

Caroline County to wit
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William R. B. Wyatt is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that full faith should be given to all his acts as such - In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and caused the seal of my Office to be affixed this 31 st August 1840
Caroline County to wit -
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that William R. B. Wyatt was an acting Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 31 st day of Augt 1840
John L. Pendleton CO By Robt. Bridgin Dyd

I Edmund Gilman of the County of Hanover and State of Virginia a Revolutionary Pensioner do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with William Harris who was the husband of Mrs. Dianna Harris of this County formerly Dianna Goodwin and I have heard that William Harris was in service at the North for three years, after which time he returned and was married to the aforesaid Dianna, after the said W m Harris was married he enlisted again and was to the South, I was with him at Cabbin Point below Richmond and then again at some places (I don't recollect exactly where) between Hanover & Williamsburg where he got disabled accidentally and was permitted to return home just before the siege at York, I do not know certainly that W m Harris was a Captain to the South but think it very probable as he had gone through much hardship during the war and was well qualified for that office Given under my hand this 5 th day of August 1840
Edm d Gilman
State of Virginia Hanover County=ss
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mr. Edm d Gilman subscriber to the foregoing Certificate and made oath in due form of law to the facts therein set forth I furthermore certify that Mr. Gilman is a highly respectable Gentleman and full confidence may be reposed in anything he may say Given under my hand this 5 th day of August 1840
Charles C. Tinsley J. Peace

State of Virginia Hanover County, to wit: }
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Charles L. Gurney whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is an acting Magistrate in and for the said Coun- ty, duly commissioned and qualified as such, I also certify that his signature is in my opinion genuine-
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County this twenty seventh sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty- Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

State of Virginia, County of Hanover, ss.
I Wendy Grubbs of the County and State aforesaid, a Revolutionary pensioner, do hereby certify that I was very intimately acquainted, with William Harris who was a Revolutionary soldier and husband of Mrs Dianna Harris of this County that he entered the service of the United States in the year seventy six and was marched to the North where he served three years after which I was separated from him and was marched to Williamsburg Virginia and saw Harris no more until I returned home sometime I think in the year 82 or 3 when I found him married to the above mentioned Dianna Harris given under my hand and seal this 22 nd day of July 1939
Wendy his Grubbs Mark Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned.
Edmund Winston A Peace for Hanover County
I furthermore certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs Wendy Grubbs of the County of Hanover and State of Virginia that he is a man of high respectability and that any declaration he may make is entitled to full credit given under my hand and seal This 22 nd day of July 1939
Edmund Winston Jr.

State of Virginia Hanover County to wit
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edmund Winston whose name appears within is an acting Magistrate in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such. I also certify that his signature within is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County, this twenty eighth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

Hon R. M. T. Hunter Sp: Ho Reps

I John Hope of the County of Hanover and State of Virginia aged 79 years and upwards do hereby Certify that I was very intimately acquainted with William Harris who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution from this County, and who is said to have served to the north the time of three years, and although I did not serve to the north myself, yet I verily believe from what I have heard that Harris did serve that length of time to the north, I know positively he was in service to the south for before the siege at York, (I cannot say though how long) I was with him at a place called Cabbin Point, below Richmond Virginia, where he was acting in the capacity of Captain; I did not see Harris at the siege at York, if he was there he was on the opposite York side, I being on the Gloucester side, he was called at his death Major Harris, but did not get the commission in the army, I do not know when he was married, but am well acquainted with his widow Mrs. Dianna Harris of this County, who I believe is now living; Given under my hand this 25 th day of July 1840
John Hope
State of Virginia Hanover County Town
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mr. John Hope subscriber to the above Certificate and made oath in due form of law to the facts set forth in said certificate. I furthermore certify that Mr. Hope is a gentleman of high respectability and his word is entitled to full credit Given under my hand this 30 th day of July 1840
Geo Fleming J. Peace

State of Virginia
Hanover County, Court ?
I Philip B. Winston, Clerk of the County Court of Hanover, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George Fleming whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, is an acting Magistrate in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified as such. I also certify that his signature within, is, in my opinion, genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County this first day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Philip B. Winston L.H.C.

Free WM Hunter
To The Comm. of Pensions
Washington DC
Henry

To the Comm. of Peers,
Sir
I send along with this some papers on the case of Mr. Diana Harris to which I beg your early attention
Very Respectfully
George
M c Arthur
Dec. 10 th 1841
Dec. 10 th 1841

4909 Jan 29. 1840
over July 4. 1836
Comm: of Papers
Comm: of Papers N. Hughes Jr.
Hon R.M.T. Hunter Sp: Ho: Reps
Mr M c Kinley
Virg 4 act 4 July 1836 — 4909 Diana Harris widow of William act

To the Comm ee of Pensions Sir
Enclosed are some papers sent to me by one of my constituents - You will oblige me by informing me when you have acted upon them - There is a Mr. Benjamin H. Munday whose affidavit is amongst them papers - He is a near neighbor of mine and I testify to his character as a man of indisputable honesty and veracity
Respectfully
Yours &c
R. M c Hart

Diana Harris V
2
Hon. R. M. T. Hunter Sp. Ho Rep.

I John Gilman of the County of Hanover & State of Va Revolutionary pensioner do hereby Certify that I was well acquainted with William Harris formerly of this County but having died many years ago - and that said Harris started in this county just before the siege of York Town in the Militia and although he did not get to York Town. Yet I had so much confidence in said Harris as to believe that he quit either from sickness or some good cause. I had just returned to Hanover from Winchester where I was discharged from my enlistment when the Militia started to Williamsburg & York Town in October 1781 Given under my hand this the 13 th day of February 1840 John Gilman
Hanover County State of Virg a To wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John Gilman a native of this County and made oath in due form of law (after having subscribed his name) to the truth of the statements made in the foregoing Certificate. I also further Certify that I have been long acquainted with said Gilman and have full confidence in his statements. Given under my hand this the 13 th day of February 1840
James T. Patton -1-
State of Virginia Hanover County, to wit. }
I William O. Winston, Deputy Clerk of the Court of Hanover County, in the State aforesaid, do certify, that James T. Patton whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time the said affidavit was made, and is now an acting Magistrate, in and for the County, aforesaid & State of Virginia, and that his signature above is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this fourteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and forty
Wm. O. Winston, Deputy Clerk
for Philip B. Winston Clerk of Hanover County Court

I William D Taylor of the County of Hanover & State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with William Harris late of this County the husband of Dianna Harris also of this County. I was not old enough during the Revolutionary War to be engaged in said war, consequently cannot say how long said Harris served, but I have no doubt from general report that said Harris did serve an enlistment faithfully in the said war. He was called by all of his acquaintances old 76 which name of appellation he acquired I believe from having enlisted at an early period of the war. Given under my hand this 28 day of April 1840
Wm D. Taylor
Hanover County, to wit:
This day 18 th D. Taylor of this County personally appeared before me George S. Netherland a justice of the peace in and for said County and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate; I do also certify that said Wm D. Taylor is a gentleman of high standing and of unexceptionable veracity.
Given under my hand & seal this the 28 th of April 1840
George S. Netherland
State of Virginia Hanover County Court
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that George S. Netherland whose name appears above is an Acting Magistrate in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified as such. I also certify that his signature above is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County this first day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty
Philip B. Winston C.M.C.

for Mr. Calhoun
Free
Col J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington City D.C.
to General Richard H. Taylor Confederate States Army

Richmond Va September 10. 1829
Sir
Mrs Diana Harris of Hanover County desires to get a new pension Certificate as she has lost the one, by virtue of which, she has been drawing her pension up to last March. Your early attention to the matter will confer a favor on the old Lady -
Very Respectfully
Yr Obedt Servt
James J. Pettibon Jr
Col. G. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Declaration of Mrs Diana Harris.
May 5
Mr James Sutton Jr Richmond Va

State of Virginia } County of Hanover } ss.
On this third day of September 1849 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Hanover, personally appeared Mrs. Diana Harris, who on her oath declares that she is the identical widow of William Harris dec'd on account of whose services she was placed on the Pension Roll of Virginia, at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, under the act of Congress passed July 14th 1836, and that she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate has been mislaid or lost.
Diana her X Harris mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid.
State of Virginia
Thomas Dosewell Justice of the Peace
Hanover County, to wit: I William A. Winston, Clerk of the County Court of Hanover, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Thomas Dosewell, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is an acting Justice of the Peace, in the said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that his signature above is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 4 th day of September 1849.
Wm: A. Winston C.H.C.

Diana Harris Wid of William
Ad
Ad July 4. 1836
Marr'd 1780
duo 1802
Allow $80 pa ann
2 nd pr voline
Coapl Anderson
Ad Am T Hunt Speaker H R

July 4 '31 William Harris d 1802 Diana M 1780s
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