Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 19770, John Hill, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Var.
Will, John Mary
W 19770
CONTENTS

6481
Virginia
Mary Hill.
widow of
John Hill, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died in the year 1810.
of Page Co. in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the Comp commanded
by Captain Brader of the Regt commanded
by Col. Gilson in the Virginia
line for 2 Years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 80 Dollars . . . . . Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1. day of Nov.
1841 sent to Thos. G. Settle Esqr.
Messrs Jas Gap: Virginia
arrears to the 4th of March '41. 400.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4/4
$400.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Thos L Moody Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 181

John Hill is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line, who enlisted for the war.
Council Chamber
T. Meriwether.
January 24 th 1789
Benjamin Randolph.
A warrant for 200 acres issued to John Hill the 29 th January 1789. (N o 4448.)
Council Chamber April 4 th 1783
I do certify that John Hill is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the State in Artillery for three years service.
Thomas Meriwether
Benjamin Harrison.
A Warrant for 100 acres issued to John Hill August 9 th 1783. (Warrant No 1538.)
The above are true copies from the Records of the Virginia Land Office: As witness my Hand and Seal of Office hereunto affixed at Richmond this 2 nd day of December 1839.
S. H. Parker. Reg. L. Office

I Robert Russell a United States pensioner, aged about eighty-four years, of Mason County and State of Virginia, do testify that I was well acquainted with John Hill, and served with him in the revolutionary war, in Capt. Michael Rader's company, and marched from the town of Woodstock, now in Shenandoah County and State of Virginia on the 10 th or 11 th day of March in the year 1777, on to Pittsburg and joined Col. Gibson's Regiment, where we remained some time and then were sent down the Ohio River in boats to Wheeling, when said company joined Col. Shepherd's Regiment and remained there until the 14 th day November ensuing when said Hill, with others were dismissed from there, it not being considered necessary to keep so many men there any longer, for the defence of the fort being sick with the small pox remained there until the 17 th of March following, when I was dismissed from the army, and returned home, about the 26 th of the same month; and in the month of November 1778, I rode to North Carolina, and after being there a short time I joined a volunteer company of cavalry commanded by Capt. Littrel, and remained in that section until the spring of 1781, nearly all the time in service, under different engagements, and during the time I was in that section I frequently heard of said John Hill and two of his brothers George Hill and Simon Hill, being in the Infantry under Genl. Greene, I returned home to Virginia in May 1781 and about one year after I returned home, George Hill and Simon Hill returned to my neighbourhood where they remained about twenty-six years ago, when they removed from this section to Muskingum County in the State of Ohio, and during the time the said George Hill and Simon Hill lived in my neighbourhood I frequently saw them, and heard them tell of their services in the Southern army under Genl. Greene, and heard them say that their John Hill aforesaid, was with them all the time they were there, and I always understood that the said John Hill was married in Fauquier County Va. to Mary Riley, and that said John Hill died about the year 1810 in Shenandoah County, Virginia and have understood that George Hill and Simon Hill both received pensions before their decease.
Robert Russell

Virginia, Warren County
The day Robert Russell, who has subscribed his name to the foregoing affidavit personally appeared before me Abner Smith a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath that the facts therein contained and set forth are correctly true. — I do hereby certify that the said Robert Russell is a man of truth and entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand and seal this 18 th day of March 1841
Abner Smith
Virginia
Warren County to wit }
I Robert Turner Clerk of the Court of Warren County certify that Abner Smith is a Magistrate of said County as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his I believe is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 26 th day of March 1841.
Robt. Turner Clerk W.C.

Cav 165 Ky 189 Mich Cav 46 " Inf 57 Seamen "
4570 Mary File wid of John Nov Ad July 1836 Mamma 70 died 1810
W. G. Smith Maners Gap Va

Virginia, Page county set
On this 20 th day of August 1838. Personally appeared before me Elias Overall a justice of the peace in and for the County of Page in the state of Virginia, Mary still a resident of the County, and state aforesaid, aged Eighty three years, Who being 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 7 th 1838, intitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" That she is the Widow of John Hill who was a private in the Virginia State, or continental line (not certain which) that her husband the said John Hill enlisted for the term of two years as well as she recollects, that the said John Hill enlisted the second time in the Revolutionary War for the term of - years, that she is very certain that said John Hill served under different enlistments five years (or) more in said War,
She further declares that she was married to the said John Hill on the 24 th day of March, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one, or seventeen hundred and eighty two, that her husband the aforesaid John Hill, died on the 19 th day of October 1810. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, V iz , at the time above stated, - that the marriage took place in the County of Fauquier in the state of Virginia, and that her name before marriage was Mary Riley } Mary Hill mark
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Elias Overall J.P }
Virginia: Page County - To Wit:
I, William A. Davis, clerk of Page County, do hereby certify, that Elias Overall is a magistrate as above, and that the said signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 20. Aug: 1838.
William A. Davis C.C.

I certify that Mary Hill from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court - Given under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of September 1838.
Elias Overall Trial
Page County - To Wit:
I, William A. Harris, Clerk of the County Court of Page, do hereby certify, that at a Court held for the said County, on Monday the 24 th day of December 1838, amongst other things, the following order was made and entered upon the records of the Court: "The declaration of Mary Hill, made under the provisions of an act of Congress, "entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," passed July 7. 1838, bearing date the 20 th day of August 1838, together with the certificate of Elias Overall, a Magistrate in and for the County of Page in the State of Virginia, were produced in open Court, and upon an examination of the said declaration and certificate, the Court doth order, that it be certified to the War Department at Washington City, that the said declaration and certificate and other proceedings annexed, are approved of."
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the official seal of my said office, this 26 th day of December 1838.
William A. Harris b.b.

April 13, 1824
Mr Syl
Stearnsville Mass April 11 23
Free
W. Edwards Esq Court of Sessions
Washington City
Pa
20
Stearns
Anticipated by a letter of 30 March which had not been received this way written

Munafas Gap - Virginia, April 9. 1844.
Sir
Yours of the 9 th October last, came to hand, respecting the application of Mary Hill, for a pension, on account the War Services of her late husband John Hill, - you advise, that it would be well to obtain traditional evidence. In compliance with this advice, the deposition of Robert Russell, was introduced; The case appears to stand thus:
Mrs Hill states in her declaration that her husband John Hill served under two enlistments.
Russell proves that John Hill served 8 mo. at the West and was discharged, and gives reported or traditional evidence of service, after 8 mo service, in the Infantry at the South, under Genl. Green,
Churchill proves that John Hill enlisted for the term of three years, and served his term out; and as he believes, in the Infantry to the South under Genl. Green,
If the evidence of Churchill can be admitted to prove any thing, it proves the enlistment, and three years service.
Russell proves 8 mo service, and if the reported, or traditional evidence can be admitted, it proves the description of service to the South, and strongly corroborates Churchills statement. - If required, Churchill and Russell, can be fully supported for truth and veracity, - I know of no other evidence to be had in the case; - please examine the papers once more, and decide what the old lady may be entitled to, and enclose the certificate
With Respect
Yr. obt Servt
M. G. Settle
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Mr. City
Expected to be mailed at Farnersville, address as usual Munafas Gap - Va

Memphis Sep 20 th Sept 99
Free
13. Sep 1841 Mrs. Sylvester J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pension Washington City (P.O.)
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Memphis Gap - Va
Sept. 7. 1861.
Sir
Yours of the 30 th March 1861. came to hand, in relation to the claim of Mary Hill to a pension, which I immediately answered, and have not heard from you since - please examine the claim, and if you think Mrs Hill's evidence, is such as to entitle her to a pension, forward a certificate, if not for a full pension, such part as you may think her entitled to.
With Respect &c. etc. etc. W. G. Smith
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Virginia
Fauquier County, set
This day Samuel Moore who states himself to be aged sixty four years of age, personally came before me P. R. Bradford a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath that he was well acquainted with John Bell (The Brother of Simon and George Bell) that he frequently heard the said John Bell talk of his Revolutionary Service, and from the said John Bell's relation of his Revolutionary Service, he was an enlisted soldier, in Virginia, and that he belonged to the foot Service — I certify that I have no hesitation in stating that the witness of the said Samuel Moore would be received and accredited in a Court of Record where he is personally known — Given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of October 1841
P. R. Bradford
(Seal)

Recd.
Oct 5 1841 Monroe Park Tenn Sept 30 3
Free
Oct 6.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Chairman of Prison Washington City (Pa)
May Hill Va

Monafas Gap - Virginia, September 21. 1841.
Sir
Yours of the 13 th inst. has been recd. in relation to the claim of Mary Hill, for a pension, — Your letters when I wrote of the 9 th Oct 1840. & 30 th March 1841. Were both before me on the 9 th April 1841. and which was intended as an answer to both, I omitted the omission to mention that of the 30 th March was unintentional.
Robert Russells evidence in relation to the neighborhood tradition of John Hills service, was taken under the advice of yours of the 9 th Oct. 1840. which, together with the evidence on file, I flattered myself would have been recd. as sufficient, to justify an award of a full pension, — I really believe that Mrs Hill is entitled to a full pension, though that fact, may not appear so satisfactory to you as might be desired, — In referring to the evidence: Churchill proves that John Hill enlisted, to serve three years, and served the term of his enlistment, and he believes to the south under Genl. Green, in the Infantry,
Russell proves that John Hill served 8 or 9 mos in the Infantry at the West and was discharged, Russell afterwards joined the Army to the south, and whilst in that service frequently heard it said that John Hill and his Brothers George & Simon Hill were doing service in the Southern Infantry, under Genl. Green, and after the close of the war, Russell frequently heard George & Simon Hill say that their Brother John Hill served with them in the Southern army all the time, they were there,
Mary Hill states in her declaration, that her husband John Hill served under two enlistments — Robt Russells evidence and the sayings of George & Simon Hill, goes very far in

Support of that part of the declaration, — This evidence taken altogether, is very strong, that John Hill the husband of Mary, is the same John Hill, whose name appears upon the army Rolls, and as having performed service in the Infantry —
This is an old case, and when I look at the number of letters, &c. from the department, I readily conclude, that you, as well as myself, would be glad that it was disposed of. Therefore I must request another reading and then your verdict —
I am Respectfully y r obt Servt, M. G. Little
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions W. City

Free
Manhattan Gap Vir
Oct 38
Nov 2. 1840
Va.
J. D. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC

Wilmington Gap Va Oct. 27. 1841 Sir
Enclosed I send the affidavit of Samuel Moore to be read with the paper now on file in support of Mary Hill's claim, - I have not had the county seal, to it but should it be material please return the paper and I will have it attached, I know B. R. Bradford to be an acting magistrate,
If you have not passed upon the case, please let me hear as soon as may convenient -
Respectfully W. G. Settle
J. L. Edwards Esq.

The amended declaration of Mary Hill made the 18 th day of Septm r 1840, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. Testifies, that her husband John Hill often told her, that he served under Capt. Chilton in the Revolutionary War, that he was in the Battle at Ninety Six , and that his Capt. was killed at Ninety Six, and that she believes it was Capt. Chilton aforesaid that was killed at the Battle aforesaid, that the said John Hill then served under an other Capt. whose name she does not recollect, and who was also killed in Battle, - that the said John Hill was afterwards comm- anded by Capt. Jennings, - Capt. Chilton and Capt. Jennings were Virginia officers of the Regular army - and that she believes John Hill said Capt. Jennings Resigned, and that he was then commanded by a Captain whose name she does not recollect, ~
Mary her Hill mark
This day Mary Hill personally came before the Subscribers a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Page in the State of Virginia, and made oath that the facts set forth in her deposition above and by her subscribed, are true as stated, given under my hand and seal this 18 th day of Sept r - 1840 ~
Eliar Overall (seal)

Mar 2 1876
Monroe Gap N.C. Feb 24 th 1876
Free
Va
Mary Hill
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of revenue Washington City (D.C.)

Miners Gap - Warren County, Va.
July 26 1840 }
Sir
In your last communication in relation to Mrs Mary Hiles claim for a pension, you requested to be informed, what Regiment her husband John Hiles served in - I assured that we have no further evidence of the etc. of his Regiment or the Commandant - I am aware how desirable and necessary it is that every requisition of the Rules should be complied with and would not regard the trouble of furnishing the additional evidence you require in the case, but in Mrs Hiles claim I do not believe we shall be able to prove the Regiment her husband served in - as before stated, I have heard nothing of his having served in the Army or artillery - will you be so good as to inform me of the same objection, as yet made to the claim as I may inform the old lady, for she  as like a great many others in such cases, needy and impatient
Respectfully Yr. obedt Servt
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions,
W. G. Settle

Mariposas Gap Dec 199
G. W. Crump Esq.
Acting Comr. of Pensions Washington City
71.1839
(N-C)

Monagas Gap, Va Dec. 18. 1839.
Sir
I have applied to the Register of the Land office at Richmond for such evidence as was to be found filed, and upon which a land Warrant issued in the name of John Hill (provided a Warrant had issued). Two warrants did issue in the name of John Hill. See the enclosed Certificate, - I have not been able to satisfy myself whether or not, a Warrant for the Survey of John Hill, the husband of Mary Hill, was did issue, - Mrs Hill did state, that her husband had either drawn his Warrant, or was preparing to draw it, and that his papers were clandestinely taken from his possession, and from her statement I could come to no definite conclusion, whether it was the Warrant that was taken, or the papers upon which he relied as evidence of his title to a Warrant. The papers of Mary Hill, are on file.
Very Respecty Yr.
abt first W. G. Settle
G. W. Branch Esq. acting Clerk of Pension W. City

Ms put to Farmville
30
M m G. Settle Esq Farmville Virginia

V a L. Office, Richmond, Dec 2 nd 1839.
To Wm G. Little Esq.
Sir,
Your letter of the 28 th ultimo was rec d .
This morning and contents noted.
It appears that one John Hill, rec d a warrant for 200 acres on the 29 th January 1789 and that a John Hill rec d a w nt for 100 acres on 9 th May 1783. Not knowing whether there are two of that name or not, and not having it in my power to ascertain (if there were two) which was the individual referred to, I have concluded to forward you a copy of the record, in each case.
I am Sir,
very respectfully
Yr. Obst.
S. H. Parker

Mexico City Nov 6 th 1894
Nov
1894
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City (D.C.)

Mimapsas Gap - Warren Co Va
Nov. 6 - 1839 }
Sir
Your last communication in relation to Mrs. Mary Hill's claim to a pension, requiring that the service of her husband John Hill, be more certainly identified, there being others of the same name who performed service, endeavor has been made, to comply with your requisition, further but without success, further than is contained in the first and second deposition of Charles Churchill (on file) I would willingly aid Mrs. Hill in taking further testimony, but I believe the best that can be had, is before you, from all that I can learn John Hill, the husband of Mary, served in a Va. Regiment of Infantry, no mention being made of his serving in any other Corps. - John Hill had a Brother by the name of Simon Hill, it is believed they were in the same service to the south, I regret that I am not able to identify, the Regiment he served in, or the officers he served under, - he has been dead near 30 years, his Widow is old and his Children raised with but little education, so that we can derive but little advantage from their tradition of his War service,
As the matter now rests with you, to say whether or not the old lady is entitled to a pension, please look at her papers once more
Respectfully W. H. Hunt M. G. Settle
J. L. Edwards Esq.

The deposition of George Riley aged Eighty two years, Testifies that, he had no particular acquaintance with John Hill, till after Cornwallis Defeat at York Town in Virginia, this affiant, saith, that he was present and saw John Hill and Mary Riley Married, the said Mary was the sister of this affiant, - affiant cannot state with precision the date of said Marriage, - This affiant served in the Revolutionary War , as a Midshipman from the County of Fauquier Virginia, and left the army a short time before Cornwallis Defeat, at which time John Hill and Mary Riley were not married, John Hill and Mary Riley were married between the time of Cornwallis defeat in October Seventeen Hundred and Eighty one and Seventeen hundred and eighty three at - This affiant was married early in the Spring of Seventeen hundred and eighty three, and well knows that John Hill and Mary Riley were married before that time, and were living together as man and Wife when affiant was married, - This affiant had no personal knowledge of John Hills Revolutionary Service, but will state that at the time of John Hills Marriage aforesaid, it was then said, and generally understood and believed, that the said John Hill, had served as a private and in the army of the Revolution, and that to the best of affiants Recollection, the Service of the said John Hill was in the Regular army of the Revolution, this was general reputation, and never disputed,
George his X Riley mark
This day George Riley came personally before me John Reed a Justice of the Peace in and for said the County of Warren in the state of Virginia, and made oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him subscribed, are true - I certify that the said George Riley is a man of truth and entitled to full confidence given under my hand and seal this 20 day of December 1838 - John Reed

Virginia } Warren County } 2 nd Wkt
I Robert Turner Clerk of the Court of Warren County certify that John Rust is a Magistrate of said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his I believe is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of January in the year 1829.
Robt Turner Clerk

The deposition of Charles Churchill aged seventy five years Testifies that he was well acquainted with John Hill, of Fauquier County Virginia) before the commencement of the Revolutionary War, and after said War ended, that in the early part of said War John Hill enlisted in one of the Virginia Regiments to lend us, a service for three years, and served out his enlistment, and that he was the same John Hill who was married with Mary Riley of Fauquier County Virginia, affiant cannot give the date of said marriage positively, but is positive in stating that John Hill was not married till after his service ended in the War aforesaid, and that the marriage of said John Hill and Mary Riley did take place before the year nineteen hundred and eighty nine, affiant was married in the year nineteen hundred and eighty nine, and John Hill and Mary Riley were married previous to that date - Charles Churchill
This day Charles Churchill personally appeared before me John Rust - a justice of the peace in and for the County of Warren in the State of Virginia, and made oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him subscribed are true to the best of his knowledge and belief - I certify that the said Charles Churchill is a man of truth and entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand and seal this 1 st day of December - 1838 - John Rust Justice

Virginia } 1/2 inch Warren County }
I Robert Turner Clerk of the Court of Warren County Certify that John Rush is a magistrate of said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signature (purporting to be his) I believe is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of January in the year 1839
Robt Turner Clerk

4570
Mary Hill Wid of John Hill
vs
Ad July 7 1838
Married 1781.
deed 1810.
Allow $80 per ann. No
line. Capt. Bradeis Col Gibson. 2 nd
W G Settle Esq. Menasha Gap Va.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19770 Mary Hill Widow of John Hill Brig. Rec. Par.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol. 04 Page 336
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W. G. Settle 8 June '39 do. do. 22 June '39 with the county court of Douglas Co. Aug. 16. 1839 W. G. Settle 11 Nov. 39
(Mary) Hill of Va. 4570 widow of John Act 1838 W. G. Settle 10 Mar. 1840 Same — 9 Oct. " Same — 30 Mar. 1841. Same 13. Sep. 1841 Act 7 July '38

Nathaniel Church P. H. Ad. 1878

Mc Hill Cavalry 165 } cont
Mc Hill Infy 169 } rolls
Mc Hill Art — 46
" Infarty — 57
" Seaman "

Virginia
Warren County ss,
The deposition of Charles Churchill Testifies that he was intimately acquainted with John Hill, husband of Mary Hill, formerly Mary Riley, that the said John Hill enlisted (as stated in a former deposition) and it was said and generally believed that the said John Hill's Revolutionary Service was in the Infantry, to the South, under the Command of General Green, a fact he believes such to be the fact.
Charles Churchill
This day Charles Churchill came personally before the Subscriber a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid and made oath that the facts stated in his deposition above, and by him subscribed, are true as stated — I certify that the said Charles Churchill is a man of truth and entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand and seal this 8 th day July 1839 —
M c Leod (Seal)

Virginian Warren County } 2/2 1839
I Robert Turner Clerk of the Court of Warren County certify that Mordica's blood is a Magistrate of said County duly commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signature purported to be his I believe is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name This 3 rd day of July in the year 1839
Robt. Turner Clerk

Misses Goh. etc.
Sept 28. 1821
va.
ood mal May Hill
J. d. Edwards Esq.
Commrs of Sinking Washington City
(B.C.)

Menapae Gap, Va Sept 23. 1840.
Sir
Enclosed I send the amended Declaration of Mrs Mary Hill which you will please examine with her other papers on file - This amended Declara- -tion was made before the same Magistrate that her first Declaration was made before - If you find any thing in this Declaration that will aid Mrs Hill in her application for a pension, and you require that the Clerk certify as to the Magistrate, please return the Declaration in order that the Clerk's Certificate may be had.
Respectfully yr. obed Servt W. G. Settle
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions W. City
Please inform me what has been done with Mrs Lucy Fortune's claim, for a pension since my last communication,
W. Settle