Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,775, Spittsby Gregory, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Gregory Spittsby or Spillsby.
NUMBER
S. 10775
CONTENTS
carded.

Papers pencil marked sent to Overton Carr, Esq. H. R. Rep. see letter to Hon. v. Hardin H. R. 15 March 1830
2908 Kentucky
Spittsky Gregory of Sparta Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Sergeant in the Company by Captain Farrenon of the Regt by in the Virginia Line time for two years from 1778.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 120 Dollars 50 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Dec 1832 and sent Hon R. M. J. A. H. R. H. R.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 180 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 1833 60 00 $240 00
{ Revolutionary Pension Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by Henry H. Silas, Clerk Book D Vol. 9 Page 41

Revolutionary Claims.
[ B. ]
Form of a Declaration to be made by the Non-Commissioned Officers, Musicians, and Privates.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Spicely Gregory of Kentucky in the county of Fayette in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * private in Captain Thomas Minor's Company, in the 7th Va Regiment, of the Continental Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States. † I never have been
Witness my hand, this 20th day of Decr , in the year 1828 Spicely Gregory X Spicely mark
Before me, ‡ Wm West Esqr. in the county of Fayette in the State of Kentucky personally appeared, this day, Isaac Ferrell and Wm Schottler — of the said county, who did severally make oath that Spicely Gregory — by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated. and they enlisted & P
Witness my hand, this 20th day of Decr in the year 1828
W. West 90.76.
I, James C Rhodes Clerk of the Court of the County of Fayette in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify, that Wm West Esqr — before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a § Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the [L. S.] said Court, this 20th day of Decr 1828 —
J. C. Rhodes clk F.C.C.
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be. † The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of _____
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths.
§ Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.
Enrolled in the Pension Dept. together with Wm West Esqr. and Spicely Gregory and Isaac Ferrell and Wm Schottler

From Mr. W. Johnson Shrewsbury former Lancaster case of Shelley Gregory. original papers at Treasury Dept will be sent Mr. Dickens

From the communications from the writer applicant I do certify that it was his intention at his work to obtain a Reunion under the act of 7th June 1832
Rhys Johnson 4th Dec 1832
of 2

State of Kentucky County of Spencer ss On this 12 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Spencer County in the State of Kentucky now sitting, Spillsby Gregory a resident in the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration (by way of amendment to his original and amputatory Declaration heretofore made) For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved on the 15 th of May 1828. that he the said Spillsby Gregory did enlist in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war and continued in service until its termination; at which period he was a Serjeant, he states that he enlisted in the Army of the United States, in the year 1778. in the month of October as well as he now recollects in the Company Commanded by Captain Minor in the 4 th Regiment of the Virginia Continental line, commanded by Colonel Taylor, he states that from the best of his recollection he served under Captain Minor about two years after he was enlisted, and was then transferred or placed under the Command of one Captain Buckner, either George Buckner or Thomas Buckner he can't recollect which, but is pretty confident he was placed under the Command of one Captain Buckner; as Captain Minor's term of service has expired, or from some other cause to him, unknown, said Minor having relinquished the Command; but of this his memory does not serve him, so as to state it for a fact, he only give his best impressions. He states he was discharged from the service aforesaid in the month of June or July in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three in or at a place called Bowling Green in the State of Virginia. And he also declares, that he afterwards received a Certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars

to which he was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. And he further declares that he was not on the 15 th day of March 1828, on the pension list of the United States. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Teste. Thos. Newman
his Spillsby Gregory mark
And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the testimony of credible witnesses produced to them in open Court, that the said Spillsby Gregory did enlist in the Army of the Revolution in the Virginia Continental line for and during the war and served until its termination, as set forth in his aforesaid amended Declaration, It is ordered that the same be entered of record and certified upon said Declaration. And the said Court do furthermore declare it as their decided opinion from the evidence produced to them, that the said Spillsby Gregory is entitled to all the benefits accruing under the act of the 15 th of May 1828, passed for the benefit of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution as set forth in said amended Declaration.
State of Kentucky
ss
Spencer County
I Raphael Lancaster, Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Spillsby Gregory for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my County Court Office at Taylorsville this 12 th day of November 1832. In the 21 st year of the Commonwealth.
Raphael Lancaster, Clerk Spencer Co. Ky.

Spellsby Gregory Spencer Co. Ky
Admt. 2 years from 1778 at pergt $120 per ann.

BRIEF in the case of  Spittles Gregory  of  Spencer Co  in the State of  Ky  (Act 7th June, 1832)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Cons  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     enlisted Oct In 1778 3 — — Sergt Gen. Capt Jo Minor 4th Regt Ken. Line 1st   March 1782  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Rolls  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Cons 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. H. Thomas Examining Clerk.

Taylorsville Ky June 26
Free
Honble Samuel D. Ingham Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
Revolutionary Claims.
Washington City

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
10 January 1829.
Spittsby Gregory of _____ in the County of Fayette in the State of Kentucky has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Minor _____'s company, in the third regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. F. D. Dickins
#10.945
Dear Sir,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
12 January 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____
It further appears that Spittsby Gregory not is now on the pension list of the any _____ agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of _____ dollars per month.
The name of Spittsby Gregory cannot be found among those of the Virginia line, to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued -
John Hays Jr. Ans
Ex. A. L. Low, Blanchard Ref. Credit Books.

General Land Office 14 Jany. 1829
The name of Spottsberg Gregory does not appear on the lists of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond up to so far as they have been red-
W. Graham Commission

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
14 Jany 1829.
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Spillsby Gregory under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution.
R. Rush.
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
War Depart:
Bounty land office
It does not appear by the records in this office that Spillsby Gregory of the Virg a line ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States.
Robert Taylor 16 Jany 1829.

Taylorville Spencer County Ky
Sept. 20 th 1830.
Sir: Inclosed you will find the Declaration of Spies by Gregory, for a pension as a soldier of the Revolution, please examine his Claim as as early a day as practicable & communicate the result to either him or myself.
(Yours respectfully)
Raphael Lancaster

Paysonville Septm 23 d
15
Honble Samuel D. Ingham
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
Revolutionary Claims
Washington City

Rec'd Vt. April 1831
2864 Faysonville Spencer County Kent
April the 2 d 1831
On Sir
Inclosed you will find my Declaration for a pension under the act of Congress of the 15 th May 1828 also the affidavits of William Schooner and Isaac Farnell are inclosed proving my actual service I hope you will attend to those matters for it is of great importance to me my Circumstances are very indigent I am now very old being in my eightieth year and I have been at great trouble to procure the Affidavits of those two old men to prove my actual service I have made Mr Robert Johnston from this date my Attorney in fact in this business he having been recommended to me and I hope you will enable him to give every attention to my business my Correspondence will be with him and thro him I hope are long to receive an account of my claim being allowed and also I hope to receive the money from him which I know to be justly due me for my services
I am Respectfully Spillsby his Gregory mark

Taylorville Ky } Apr 30
Free
Honble Samuel D. Ingham
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
Washington City
Revolutionary Claims

Rec d 6 July 1830
1986
Taylorville June 26 th 1830.
Sir. Inclosed you will find the Declaration of William alias Spies by Gregory forwarded for the purpose of obtaining a Pension from the United States, as a Soldier of the Revolution. Mr. Gregory has both the name of William and Spies by — some times called singly by one some times by the other. Whether his name will appear on the muster Roll, William Gregory or Spies by Gregory or William Spies by Gregory I don't know, of one thing I am certain from his age and appearance his name have been a Soldier in the Revolution and if he is entitled to it, there is no man, who stands more in need of it, your particular attention is called to this matter, and as soon as convenient Mr. Gregory wishes to hear from you.
Yours Respectfully
Raph t Lancaster

14. 9 Dec 1831. State of Kentucky Clarke County
The affidavit of William Schooner taken before me William Hickman Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid. This affiant, by way of amendment to his affidavit taken before David Hampton a Justice of the Peace for Clarke County on the 25th day of March 1831. States that he is well acquainted with Spilsby Gregory of the County of Spencer, and State aforesaid and has known him since the year 1765 at which time this affiant lived in the Colony now the State of Virginia, this affiant states in most positive and unequivocal terms, that the aforesaid Spilsby Gregory was enlisted as a sergeant for and during the war in the month of October, in the year 1778. in Fredericksburg Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Moore in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Taylor in the line of the State of Virginia in the Continental Establishment, that he continued in service until the termination of the war of the Revolution, when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782. in Bowling Green in the State of Virginia at which time this affiant states he was in the Company and under the command of Capt. Thos. Moore in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Taylor. Given under my hand this 12th day of May 1831.
State of Kentucky Clarke County
Wm Schooner
I the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing affidavit of William Schooner was subscribed to before me on the day of the date hereof, I do further certify that the said William Schooner is a man of credibility and is to be believed when on oath. Given under my hand this 12 day of May 1831.
Wm Hickman J. P. bld.

State of Ky, Clarke County ss
I Jas. P. Bullock clerk of the County Court for the County of Ky. do certify that William Hickman Esq. who has put his signature to the within certificate is and acting justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and is duly qualified and commissioned as such and that full faith and credence is and ought to be due to him as such either in court or justice or otherwise - - - - -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my signature of said Court at Winchester the 12 th day of May 1831.
Attest J. P. Bullock Clerk of Court By J. P. Bullock Dept. Clk
Schooner Aff.
Gregory case
221

Spittsby Gregory
Spittsby Gregory
Papers
Resolved that the commee on Revolutionary History  Pensions Pensions be instructed to in- quire into the claim of Spittsby Gregory a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
Dec. 19 th 1831
Ref d to the Committee on Revolu- tionary Pensions.
Mar. 13 th 1832
Bell — No 462
Wickliffe

I hereby certify that the following, annexed, pages, numbered from one to thirteen inclusive, contain true copies of all papers received from and in behalf of the claim of Spittsby Gregory, under the "act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15 th May 1828.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Treasury this sixteenth day of December in the year eighteen hundred and thirty one
Louis M c Lane Secretary of the Treasury.

State of Kentucky } Set. Clarke County }
The affidavit of William Schooler taken before me David Hampton a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid This affiant states that he is well acquainted with Spittsby Gregory of the County of Spencer and State aforesaid and has known him since the year 1765 at which time this affiant and the said Spittsby Gregory lived in the Colony now the State of Virginia. This affiant states that the aforesaid Spittsby Gregory enlisted for and during the war in the month of October in the year 1778. in Fredericksburg Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Minor in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Taylor in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment, that he continued in service until the termination of the war of the Revolution, when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782. in Bowling Green in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 25 day of March 1831.
(Signed) W m Schooler Commonwealth of Kentucky } Set. Clarke County }
I the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing

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affidavit of William Schooler was subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of the date thereof. I do further certify that the said William Schooler is a man of credibility and is to be believed when on oath. Given under my hand this 25 th day of March 1831.
(Signed) D. Hampton.
Com th of Kentucky } Clarke County. Set. } I James P. Bullock clerk of the court of the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that David Hampton whose signature is affixed to the certificate of the within affidavit, is, and was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid.
(L.S.)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 26 th day of March in the year of our Lord 1831.
Attest Jas P. Bullock Clk of Cl. C. (Signed) By D. P. Bullock Dept. Clk.
State of Kentucky } Set. Fayette County } The affidavit of Isaac Farrell taken before me Francis Moore a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid. This affiant states that he is well acquainted with Spillsby Gregory of the county of Spencer and State aforesaid and has known him ever since the year 1775. at which time

this affiant and the said Spittsby Gregory lived in that state the colony now the state of Virginia. This affiant states that the aforesaid Spittsby Gregory enlisted for and during the war in the month of October in the year 1778 in Fredericksburg Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Minor in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Taylor in the line of the state of Virginia on continental establishment, that he continued in service until the termination of the war of the Revolution, when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782 in Bowling Green in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 28 day of March 1831.
(Signed) Isaac Farrell
Commonwealth of Kentucky } Fayette County } Set.
I the undersigned a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid do certify that the foregoing affidavit of Isaac Farrell was subscribed and sworn to before me on the date thereof, I do further certify that the said Isaac Farrell is a man of credibility and is to be believed when on oath. Given under my hand this 28 day of March 1831.
(Signed) Francis Moore, J.P.F.
Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County Set.
I James C. Rodes Clerk of the Court for the county aforesaid do certify that Francis Moore whose name

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is signed to the foregoing Certificate (attached to the affidavit of Isaac Farrell for benefit of Spittsby Gregory) is at this time and was at the time of signing the his name thereto, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn according to law and as such full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts.
L.S.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said court to be hereunto affixed this 28 th day of March 1831. and of the Commonwealth the 39 th year.
Att. (Signed) J. C. Rogers, Clk. F.C.C.
State of Kentucky } Set. Clarke County }
The affidavit of William Schooler taken before me William Hickman a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid. This affiant, by way of amendment to his affidavit taken before David Hampton a justice of the peace for Clarke County on the 25 th day of March 1831 states that he is well acquainted with Spittsby Gregory of the County of Spencer and State aforesaid and has known him since the year 1765 at which time this affiant lived in the Colony now the State of Virginia

this affiant states in most positive and unequivocal terms, that the aforesaid Spittsby Gregory was enlisted by him as a sergeant for and during the war in the month of October in the year 1778, in Fredericksburg Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Minor in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Taylor in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment, that he continued in service until the termination of the war of the Revolution when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782, in Bowling Green in the State of Virginia at which time this affiant states he was in the company and under the command of Capt. Thos. Minor in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Taylor.
Given under my hand this 12 th day of May 1881.
(Signed) W m Schooler (Seal)
State of Kentucky } Set. Clarke County }
I the undersigned a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid do certify that the foregoing affidavit of William Schooler was subscribed & sworn to before me on the day of the date thereof. I do further certify that the said William Schooler is a man of credibility and is to be believed when on oath.
Given under my hand this 12 day of May 1881.

(Signed) Will. Hickman J.P.B.C.
State of Ky. Clarke Co. 3 Set.
I Jas. P. Bullock clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do certify that William Hickman Esq. who has put his signature to the within certificate is and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid and is duly qualified and commissioned as such and that full faith and credit is and ought to be due to him as such either in court of justice or otherwise
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my signature of said court at Winchester this 12 th day of May 1831.
(L.S.)
Attest. J. P. Bullock clerk of Blade . (Signed) By J. P. Bullock Dept. Clk.

Age 16 April 1831 State of Kentucky
Fayette County ss
The Affiant of Isaac Farrell taken before me a Commissioner of the Peace for the County aforesaid. This Affiant states that he is well acquainted with Spillsby Gregory of the County of Spencer and State aforesaid and had known him ever since the year 1775 at which time this Affiant and the said Spillsby Gregory lived in the Colony now the State of Virginia. This Affiant states that the aforesaid Spillsby Gregory enlisted for and during the war in the month of October in the year 1778 in Fredericksburg Virginia in the Company Commanded by Captain Morrison in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Hinton in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment, that he continued in Service until the termination of the War of the Revolution, when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782. in Bowling Green  at in the State of Virginia. Given under my hands this 28 day of March 1831.
Isaac Farrell
Commonwealth of Kentucky ss
Fayette County
I the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Affiant of Isaac Farrell was subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of the date thereof, I do further certify that the said Isaac Farrell is a man of Credibility and is to be believed when on oath. Given under my hand this 28 day of March 1831.
Francis Moore

Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County, Set I, Samuel C. Rodus Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Francis Moore whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate (attached to the affidavit of Esau D. Carpenter) of Esau D. Carpenter binder was at this time and was at the time of signing his name thereto, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn according to Law and as such full faith and Credit should be given to all his official acts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 28 th day of March 1831. and of the Commonwealth the 39 th Year Atto S. C. Rodus Clk F.G.
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Transferred to the Pension Office by request of the Hon. R. A. Johnson Treasury Department 7 Dec. 1852.
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 11 p. 131

Reg. 14 April 1831
State of Kentucky
Clarke County ss
The affidavit of William Scholes taken before me David Hampton Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid. This Affiant states that he is well acquainted with Skillsby Gregory of the county of Spencer and State aforesaid and has known him since the year 1765 at which time this Affiant and the said Skillsby Gregory lived in the Colony now the State of Virginia. This Affiant states that the aforesaid Skillsby Gregory enlisted for and during the war in the month of October in the year 1778 in Fredericksburg Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Minor in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Waylon in the line of the State of Virginia on the continental establishment, that he continued in service until the termination of the war of the Revolution, when he was discharged about the month of June in the year 1782 in Powhatan in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 25 day of March 1831.
Wm Scholes
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Clarke County ss
I the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid do certify that the foregoing affidavit of William Scholes was subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of the date thereof, I do further certify that the said William Scholes is a man of credibility and in to be believed when on oath. Given under my hand this 25th day of March 1831.
D. Hampton

Commonwealth of Kentucky Clarke County set 3.
I James P Bullock clerk of the court for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that David Hampton whose signature is affixed to the certificate of the within affidavit, is, and was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 26 th day of March in the year of our Lord 1831.
Attest J P Bullock clk of c.c.c.
By D B Bullock Dep. clk " " " " " " " "

(6) Taylorsville Spencer County Ky April the 2 d 1891.
Dr Sir:
Enclosed you will find my declaration for a pension under the act of Congress of the 15 th May 1828 also the affidavits of William Schooler and Isaac Farrell are enclosed proving my actual service I hope you will attend to those matters for it is of great importance to me my circumstances are very indigent I am now very old being in my eightieth year and I have been at great trouble to procure the affidavits of those two old men to prove my actual service I have made Mr Robert Johnston from this date my Attorney in fact in this business he having been recommended to me and I hope you will enable him to give every attention to my business my correspondence will be with him and thro' him I hope ere long to receive an account of my claim being allowed and also I hope to receive the money from him which I know to be justly due me for my services.
I am Respectfully signed Spittsby his X Gregory. Mark
The Hon.
Samuel J. Ingham.

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
9. Dec. 1831.
SIR;
The further evidence received in support of Mr. Spittsby Gregory's claim under the abovementioned act has been examined. The act provides for no other non-commissioned officers than those who enlisted in the continental army for during the war, and served therein until the end of the war. It appears by the evidence that Mr. Gregory was discharged in the year 1782; and as this was before the end of the war, his claim has not been admitted.
I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant,
Louis M c Lane Secretary of the Treasury.
The Hon.
C. A. Wickliffe.

Spilsby Gregory
Rev. Pension
via Sumner of Congreg.
44 27 Bellary 1878
as to pay
19 11 6

22d Congress 1st Session
Congress of the United States In the House of Representatives December 19. 1831
On motion of Mr Wickliffe
Resolved, That the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions be instructed to enquire into the claim of Spittsby Gregory, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Attest. M. S. Clarke Clerk

Taylorville 3 Sept 19 3
Free
12 770 28
Honble Wichita
Lewis Cope. Secretary of War United States or Jas L. Edwards Pensions Office Washington City
Sept 25
Revolutionary Claims

Taylorville September 12 th 1832
Dr Sir. Inclosed you will find the amended Declaration of Pillsby Gregory, according to the Directions received from the War Department under date 19 th July last. which I hope will be found satisfactory, and upon which I anticipate a favorable decision also the Declarations of Messrs Cromack and Abner Roberts, on alias men of.
In the case of Gregory, I am instructed by him to say if his pension is allowed he wishes his pay at the Louisville Branch Bank of the Bank of the United States, and as his circumstances are very needy as speedy a decision is requested as possible. However Sir permit me to call the attention of the Department of all the claims inclosed at as early a day as possible and the result communicated specially. I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with any Officer of the War Department. I understand from Honble Charles A Wickliffe member of Congress I have his recommendation which I hope will be acceptable, to secure the attention of the Department to any business of this kind which may be presented thro' me. Respectfully Yo. ob dt Serv t .
Raph t C. Lancaster
1832

Rev War
10775- INVALID.
File No. 10775-
Spithy Gregory Serg Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 11-5
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Papers pencil marked No 1. 2 & 3. Copied & sent to Overton Carr Esq, at the House of Representatives May 20. 1834.

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of "An Act for the relief of Certain Surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I William alias Spillsby Gregory of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war and continued in service until its termination, at which period I was a Sergeant in Captain James Kinon's Company in the 2d th Regiment of the Virginia line; And I also declare that I afterwards received a Certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a resolution of Congress, passed on the 15 th of May 1778. And further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828 on the Pension list of the United States.
his William(ic) Spillsby X Gregory mark
Before me Thomas Newman a Justice of the peace (duly empowered to administer oaths) in the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky personally appeared this day Jeremiah Brittan and William Haffey of the said County who did severally make oath that William alias Spillsby Gregory by whom the foregoing Declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this 26 th day of June in the year One thousand Eight hundred and thirty.
Thos Newman J.P.

State of Kentucky Spencer County
I Raphael Lancaster clerk of the court of the county of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do Certify that Thomas Newman Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace for said county and duly empowered to administer Oaths.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at Taylorsville, this 26 th day of June 1850. In the 39 th year of the Commonwealth.
Raph d Lancaster Clk Spencer Cty Ky
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Rec d 14 April 1831
For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "An act for the relief of Certain surviving Officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Spillsby Gregory of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war, and continued in service until its termination; at which period I was a Serjeant in Captain Stearns Company in the Fourth Regiment of the Virginia Continental line. And I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a resolution of Congress passed on the 15 th of May 1778.
And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828 on the Pension List of the United States.
Witness
his Spillsby Gregory mark
Before me Thomas Newman a Justice of the peace for the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky personally appeared this day William Hatfield and John Hooman of the said County who did severally make oath, that Spillsby Gregory by whom the foregoing Declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a Serjeant in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this 15 th day of March in the year 1831.
Thos. Newman J.P.
I Raphael Lancaster Clerk of the Court of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do certify that Thomas Newman before whom the foregoing Affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Taylorsville this 15 th day of March in the year 1831. and in the 39 th year of the Commonwealth.
Raph d Lancaster Clk Spencer Cty Ky

No 2 o Oct 1830
2178.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the army of the Revolution approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Spillsby Gregory of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war, and continued in service until its termination, at which period I was a Serjeant in Captain Meinos Company in the Fourth Regiment of the Virginia Line. And I also declare that I afterwards received a Certificate for the reward of eighty dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778.
And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828. on the Pension List of the United States.
Signed
Spillsby his Gregory mark
Before me Thomas Newman a Justice of the Peace in the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky personally appeared this day William Keaffett and William Hatfield of the said County who said severally make oath, that Spillsby Gregory by whom the foregoing Declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Serjeant in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated. Given under my hand this 10 th day of September in the year 1830.
Tho. Newman JP SB

State of Kentucky Spencer County } Set
I Raphael Lancaster Clerk of the Court of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do certify that Thomas Newman Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavits were sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace in and for said County and duly empowered to administer oaths. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Taylorsville this 10 th day of September in the year 1830.
Raph t Lancaster Clk Spencer Clk Co

(Copy) Revolutionary Claims.
[ B. ]
Form of a declaration to be made by the Non-Commissioned Officers, Musicians, and Privates.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Spittsby Gregory of Kentucky in the County of Fayette in the State of _____ do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Private in Captain Thomas Minor's Company, in the 3 rd Va Regiment, of the Continental Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States. I never have been
Witness my hand, this 20 th day of Dec r in the year 1828
(Signed) Spittsby  his  mark  Gregory
Note. The most convenient Branch Bank of the U. S. is at The most convenient Post Office is at
Before me, ‡  W m West Esq r in the County of Fayette in the State of Kentucky , personally appeared, this day, Isaac Terill and W m Schooler of the said County, persons known to me as credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that Spittsby Gregory by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated. and they enlisted
Witness my hand, this 20 th day of Dec r in the year 1828 .
(Signed) W. West. J. P. F. C.
I, James C. Rodes Clerk of the Court of the County of Fayette in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify, that W m West Esq r before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
[ L. S. ] In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 20 th day of Dec r 1828 .
(Signed) J. C. Rodes Clk. F. C. C.
(F) served in the same Reg t together and were raised neighbours children in Caroline and Spottsylvania Counties, Virginia (Signed) W m Schooler.

(2.)
Taylorville June 26 th 1830.
Sir:
Enclosed you will find the Declaration of William alias Spittsby Gregory forwarded for the purpose of obtaining a Pension from the United States, as a soldier of the Revolution. W. Gregory has both the name of William and Spittsby. — Sometimes called singly by one sometimes by the other. Whether his name will appear on the Muster Roll, William Gregory, or Spittsby Gregory or William Spittsby Gregory, I do not know, of one thing I am certain from his age and appearance he must have been a soldier in the Revolution and if he is entitled to it, there is no man, who stands more in need of it, your particular attention is called to this matter, and as soon as convenient W. Gregory wishes to hear from you.
Yours Respectfully, (Signed) Raph t Lancaster.

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, William alias Spillsby Gregory of the County of  Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Sergeant in Captain James Shinors Company, in the 24 th Regiment, of the Virginia Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificate s for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th on the of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May  March , 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.†
Witness my hand, this day of in the year
(Signed) William (ii) Spillsby  his  Gregory mark
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Before me, † Thomas Newman a Justice of the Peace (duly empowered to administer oaths) in the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky personally appeared, this day, Jeremiah Brittan and William Hatfield of the said County, persons known to me as credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that William alias Spillsby Gregory by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 26 th day of June in the year One thousand Eight hundred and thirty.
(Signed) Thos. Newman J.P.S.C.
State of Kentucky } Spencer County } set.
I, Raphael Lancaster - Clerk of the Court of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify, that Thomas Newman Esq. - before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a § Justice of the Peace for the said County and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this at Taylorsville  day of this 26 th day of June 1830 In the 39 th year of the Commonwealth.
(Signed) Raph t Lancaster Clk Spencer Cty. Ct.
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private as the case may be. † The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of _____
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths. § Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.

(4)
Taylorsville Spencer County, Ken. Sept. 20 th 1830.
Sir:
Enclosed you will find the Declaration of Spittsby Gregory, for a pension as a soldier of the Revolution, please examine his Claim at as early a day as practicable and communicate the result to either him or myself.
Yours respectfully, (Signed) Raphael Lancaster.

(15) For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Spittsby Gregory of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Sergeant in Captain Minor Company, in the Fourth Regiment, of the Virginia Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
March And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May , 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.†
Witness my hand, this _____ day of _____ in the year _____
(Signed) Spittsby  his  Gregory . mark
Note. The most convenient Branch Bank of the U.S. is at _____ The most convenient Post Office is at _____
Before me, ‡ Thomas Newman a Justice of the Peace in the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky , personally appeared, this day, William Shaffitt and William Hatfield of the said County, persons known to me to be credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that Spittsby Gregory by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier  Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 10 th day of September in the year 1830 .
(Signed) Tho s Newman J.P.S.C.
State of Kentucky } Spencer County } Set.
I, Raphael Lancaster Clerk of the Court of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify, that Thomas Newman Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a § justice of the Peace in and for the said County and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal [L. S.] of the said Court, this at Taylorsville this 10 day of September in the year 1830 .
(Signed) Raph l Lancaster Clk. Spencer Cty. Ct.
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be.
† The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of _____
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths. § Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Spittsby Gregory of the County of Spencer in the State of Kentucky do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Sergeant in Captain Shinors' Company, in the fourth - Regiment, of the Virginia Continental Line . And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May , 1828, on the Pension List of the United States. †
Witness my hand, this in the year
day of
Witness.
(Signed) Spittsby his  X Gregory. mark
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Before me, † Thomas Newman a Justice of the Peace for the in the County of Spencer - in the State of Kentucky - personally appeared, this day, William Hatfield - and John Froman of the said County, persons known to me as credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that Spittsby Gregory - by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 15 th day of March in the year 1831. in the year
(Signed) Thos. Newman J. P.S.6.
I, Raphael Lancaster Clerk of the Court of the County of Spencer - in the State of Kentucky - do hereby certify, that Thomas Newman - before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a § Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid and duly empowered to administer oaths.
[L. S.] In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this Taylorsville this 15 th day of March in the year 1831, and in the 39 th year of the Commonwealth. (Signed) Raph l Lancaster Clk. Spencer Cty Ct.
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be.
† The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of _____
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths.
§ Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.