Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7605, John Gravatt, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Gravatt, John Judith
W. 7605
CONTENTS

5144
Richmond, Virginia
Judith Gravatt widow of John Gravatt Va who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. day of March 1844 and sent to F. V. Sutton Richmond, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 149.

6867
Judith Gnuat widow of John — Virgin
Act 7 July 1838 —
Yes

Caroline County State of Virginia SS
On this the 9 th day of August 1839 Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Judith Gravatt aged eighty a resident of said County 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 act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838. That she was married to John Gravatt by Parson Shields about the first of the year 1787 that the family Bible was sold at his sale and my memory does not authorize me to name the precise date. But always understood that my husband before our marriage served an enlistment in the Continental Army of three or four years duration and although I cannot now remember his officers or the places at which he was stationed notwithstanding I have frequently heard him speak of those things. I do however distinctly recollect hearing him speak of being at the battle of Brandywine and I think he acted as Sergeant in the army particularly at Brandywine my husband the aforesaid John Gravatt at that time called Gravit died about the year 1797 ever since which time I have remained his widow as will appear more fully by the accompanying evidence
Judith Gravatt
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above before written
Wm S. Royston J.P.
Caroline County to wit.
I further more certify that Mrs Gravatt is a very respectable lady and that from advanced age it would be very inconvenient for her to attend our Court and that her declaration may be received. Mrs Gravatt is frequently

indeed almost universally called Gravit. and I believe the name is sometimes so spelt. Review under my hand the day and year above written
Wm. P. Royston L.P.
Virginia,
At a Court held for Caroline County at the Court house on the 12 th day of August, 1839-
The Court having examined the certificates of William P. Royston one of the Justices of the peace for this County on the Declaration of Judith Gravatt. It is Ordered to be Certified to the War Department, that they approve of said proceedings by said W m P. Royston
In Testimony whereof and that the foregoing is a true copy from the Minutes and proceedings of the said Court. And also that W m P. Royston 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 19 th day of August 1839.
John L. Poulton Clk

I Ellis Gravatt of the County of Caroline and State of Virg a do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with John Gravatt who died in King George County about the year 1795 that for several years I lived with said John who was my brother & quit him about a year before his death I was too young to recollect his marriage or his service in the war but I lived in his family and know that he had several children at his death and must have been married fully ten years at his death he married Judith Saunders Sister to my wife and I certify that said Judith is still his widow and is now living in this County with her son Given under my hand this 24 th day of September 1840 Ellis Gravatt Sen r
I Sally Gravatt of Caroline County Certify that I knew John Gravatt who is alluded to in the above Certificate that he married my Sister Judith Saunders sometime before the year 1790 and died leaving several children and that the said Judith is still living and has never married since the death of said John Gravatt which I expect took place about the time alluded to above Given under my hand this 24 th Sept r 1840 Sally Gravatt her mark
Caroline County V a To wit
This day Ellis Gravatt and Sarah his wife appeared before me & made oath in due form of law to the facts as set forth in their respective Certificates, I do furthermore certify that I am living neighbours to Mr & Mrs Gravatt and that any statement testified to by them would be accredited indeed I consider Ellis Gravatt a man of as much veracity as lives from under my hand this day & date above named Rufus Downing J.P.

State of Virginia,
Caroline County ss:
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Rufus Downing whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate, is a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified according to law; that his said Certificate is in due form of law and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine—
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 28 th day of September 1840—
John L. Pendleton Clk
Virginia
Caroline County,
I hereby Certify that I have been long acquainted with the family of Gravatts—That I was well acquainted with Reuben Gravatt decd. son of John & Judith Gravatt spoken of in the foregoing Certificate; and if the said Reuben was now living he would be now upwards of fifty years of age. No family in this County are more respected and none more entitled to respect than the family of Gravatts.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Corvatt a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1 8 mos Pvt. Officers not named. None of Va.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Brandywine
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Aug. 9. 1869 For the war of rebellion
Residence at date of application, Greene County Va.
Age at date of application, he was eighty years old.
Remarks: Soldier married "first of the year 1781" Judith Saunders and died in 1795 or 1797 in King George County Va. Several children are referred to. Rebecca who was not living in 1840 is the only one whose name is stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

5864.
Virginia
Judith Grawatt widow of John Grawatt, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the _____ 1787 of Caroline (in the State of Virginia) who was a private in the _____ command by Captain _____ of the _____ command by _____ in the Va Cont line for 18 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 60 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of October 1840 & sent unto F. V. Sutton Esq. Bowling Green, Virginia Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1841 $ 300.00 Semi-annual allowance ending
} Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Girdy , Clerk Book A , Vol. 2 , Page 178 .

Va — Act 1838 — 6867
Judith Gruvat, widow of John — Let to F. V. Sutton 18 May 1840. F. V. Sutton 1 Sep '40

6867 Judith Gravatt Wid of John W
Act July 7 1838 Married 1781 died 1797
Allen 18 mo per $10. per ann Valere on Cat. roll p 153 paid $15-
Trans V. Sutton Esq Boulding Green W

Bow Green Mar 14 th 1843
Dear Sir,
I enclose you the declaration of Mrs Gravell for Pension under the act of '43.
Alley R. Rife by Frank Whitten

M o Gravates. a 1797
Indelle Gravate, m. 1781.
3 or 4 years Valerie See Roles.
Recd proof of manuf re wanted
Can rec d p 153 M o Gravat. with Ref
£ 15
May allow 18 mo $60.

1921 Nov 7 Hest. to Blair Taylor.
Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7605
Judith Bravatt Wid.
John Bravatt Bk. Rev. Wad.
Act: Mch. 3/4/23
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 287
[Arrangement of 1870.]

THE SOUTHERN SPAR AND MICA COMPANY
(NOT INCORPORATED)
MINES AT SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA
TRUSTEES C. M. GRAVATT B. TAYLOR J. F. PATTON
322 HAYWOOD BUILDING ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
14 October, 1921
The Director, Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
I should deeply appreciate any information you may be able to give me from the records of
John Gravatt, Sergeant, Company No. 8, Col. Alex. Spottswood's 2nd Virginia Regt.
This soldier appears on the rolls of the company June 1, 1777.
Thanking you very much for whatever information you may be able to furnish me, I am,
Very respectfully,
Blair Taylor Blair Taylor.
BT/lm
U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OCT 15 1921
OCT 15 1921 DIVISION

I Spilshe Woolfolk of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia and upwards of seventy two years do hereby Certify that I knew John Gravatt or as he was always called John Gravit formerly of this County and who was I believe a soldier in the Continental Army that he married Judith Saunders about the year 1781 and that the said Judith Gravatt is now living near me and is now the widow of said John dec d I do not recollect how long said John has been dead Given under my hand this the 12 th day of August 1839
Spilshe Spilshe Woolfolk
Caroline County Va ss
This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Spilshe Woolfolk and after having signed the foregoing Certificate made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the statements therein contained I also Certify that said Woolfolk is a very old and highly Respectable gentleman and has been for many years and is now a Minister of the Baptist Church given under my hand this the day and date above written
Wm S. Peyton J.P.

State of Virginia,
Caroline County ss:
I John S. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Mr. J. Royston whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate is a Magistrate and that the said signature purporting to be his is Genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 19 th day of August 1839. John S. Pendleton Ex
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King George W. Co. May 22
10
Mr. Francis V. Sutton
Bow. Green
Caroline Co. Va.
Mad
2-2

I Younger Johnson of the County of King George & State of Virginia do hereby certify that I acted as deputy sheriff in the year 1796 in the County aforesaid - and that during that year I qualified as administrator on the estate of John Gravatt - and there being many debts against said estate some of which being large swallowed up the said estate - I have just examined the return of my administration account and find that the widow Judith Gravatt who is now I believe living in Caroline County had no Dower assigned to her in said estate in consequence of the estate being insolvent - I see the estate credited by her bonds in said account - I knew John Gravatt well; general report said he had been a revolutionary soldier although of my own knowledge I cannot positively speak; I however am positive of one fact that the widow's name is Judith, and that she moved to Caroline County, where, as I before said I believe she is now living - Although I have not seen her for several years yet I occasionally hear from her - I furthermore certify that I consider Mrs. Gravatt a highly respectable lady - Given under my hand this the 21 st day of August 1840.
Y. J. Johnson
King George County V. B.
This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Younger Johnson who made oath to the facts in the foregoing certificate. I furthermore certify that

said Johnson is an old gentleman of the highest respectability and his word entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 21 st day of August 1840.
Ed. T. Taylor. J.P.
State of Virginia } King George County } 3 rd
I William S. Brown Deputy Clerk of the County Court of King George State of Virginia do hereby certify that Edward T. Taylor whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is and was at the date of said certificate an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected commissioned and qualified. And I further certify that there is such a record in this office as the administration account on the estate of John Cravatt Dec d above alluded to.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court this the 21 st day of August 1840.
Test
Wm. S. Brown Depy. Clerk.

Sept 28. 1840
Mr. James Adams Esq. Granite,
FREE
Free
A. Edwards Esq.
Com d of Pensions Washington

Bow Green Sep. 25 th 1840
Dear Sir
I enclose you two certificates to prove the living together as man & wife of John Gravate and Judith his wife prior to 1794. I have examined the office in Carolina & I got the clerk to examine his office in King George County and there is no evidence of marriage but I hope under the circumstance that the testimony my offered will suffice - I have offered you no testimony except that of high respectable persons I believe I can obtain much more such as now sent - as soon as your last letter was received I wrote to Mr Young Johnson to see if he could prove that the parties lived together as man & wife prior to 1794 and was surprised I had received no letter from him but learned two days since from a relation of Mr Johnson that he was very sick and had been for sometime and he doubted his recovery. I have requested the Clerk to give a certificate as far as he could in the case hoping this will suffice I am
Very Respectfully G. H. St.
Frank V. Sutton

I Benjamin Long of the County of Caroline a Revolutionary pensioner do hereby certify that I was very well acquainted with the late John Gravat of this County who served an enlistment to the North in the War of the Revolution and who married Judith Younders of this County I was at the wedding of said John & Judith but cannot now say when that marriage took place but know that it was fully fifty five years ago. The said Judith is now living in this County and is the widow of the said John Given under my hand this the 9 th day of March 1840
Benjamin Long
Caroline County To Wit
This day Benjamin Long the subscriber to the foregoing certificate personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath in due form of law to the facts contained in said certificate I furthermore certify that said Long is a man of truth and I feel no hesitation in saying that his certificate is entitled to full credit Given under my hand this the 9 th day of March 1840
State of Virginia,
Thos Rowe J.P.
Caroline County S.S.
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County certify that Thos Rowe is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 11 th day of March 1840
John L. Pendleton Clk
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Dear Sir
Aug 25 th — 40
Your letter in relation to Mrs Gravitz claim was duly received & would have been attended to immediately. but owing to my being a Comt of Revenue as well as Comt in Chancery I had not the time to attend to it I have however just received a letter from the Clerk of the County and forward it to you hoping it will be perfectly satisfactory
In great haste Very Respectfully Yr obt Sh
Ward V Sutton

State of Virginia Caroline County To wit
On This the 12 th day of February 1844 Personally appeared before me a justice of the in and for the County aforesaid Judith Gravatt widow of John Gravatt dec'd and made oath in due form of law to the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 3 rd day of March 1843 That she is the identical individual who as the widow of the said John Gravatt drew a five years pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum that she is yet the widow of the aforesaid John and that she cannot now tell the officers if indeed she ever knew under whom the aforesaid John Gravatt served under during the Revolutionary war nor does she know the time he was in service having been married to him after the war
for Judith Gravatt
Caroline County Virginia 55
On This the 12 th day of February 1844 Mrs Judith Gravatt subscribed and swore to in due form of law the facts set forth in the foregoing declaration I do also Certify that Mrs Gravatt is a neighbour of highly respectable family and standing and that her declarations admits not of a doubt of the truth of it Given under my hand the day & date above written
Albert R. Flippus
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Have documents with my name and office my seal of office with it copy of letter of Wash. to John L. Russell of Linn County
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