Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5494, Anthony Hart, Va.

SERVICE
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Va.
Hart, Anthony
S. 5494
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5673 Virginia
Anthony Hart of Halifax in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Smith — of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nelson in the Virginia line for 2 Years — — — — —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cts per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Feby 1833 — — — and Supt. No. 1 Scarsdale No. of 121
Arrears to 4th of Ap. 1832 $ 120 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mo. '33 40
$ 160
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D
Geo. C. Miller Clerk, Vol. 5 - Page 126

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Virginia, to wit:
On this 25 th day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Court of Halifax County now sitting. Anthony Hart a resident of the said County and State aforesaid aged Seventy Seven Years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the month of February 1776. under Gregory Smith Capt in the County of King & Queen and State of Virginia, I was marched through the Counties of King William, Charles City & James City to Williamsburg where I was joined to the 7 th Va. Regiment commanded by Col. Wm Nelson; I remained at that place until the Spring following, when we were marched to Quinns Island, where we had a battle after which I was marched to York Town then to Gloucester, during the summer we were stationed at which at each of those places until the fall when I was transferred from Capt Smith to Capt Thomas Hooe & I was then marched through the (Northern) part of Virginia, through Fredericksburg into Maryland to Baltimore where we remained a few days. I was then marched into Pennsylvania through Philadelphia and a few miles from the Town we were stationed for the Winter during which time I was inoculated for the Small Pox. the next Spring I was marched into the Jerseys into Bonbrook where I was joined to Genl. Lincoln's Brigade. I was marched about to various places over the Jerseys, where sometime late in the Spring or first of the Summer. I was joined to Genl. Washington's new Army. I was marched to various places

Places, and Some assistance into New York. We were turned back into Pennsylvania to Brandywine where we had a very severe battle, after which we were marched to Germantown where I was in another battle after which we were stationed at a place in Pennsylvania called White Marsh Camp, and in February 1778. I was discharged at that place by Thomas Keill, who had been promoted to Major. After serving a tour of two years I returned Home, and sometime in the year 1781, I was drafted and served a militia tour, under Capt Wm Sumkin and Colo. Matthews my discharge is lost or mislaid so that it cannot be come at. I can prove by Lucy Younger and Mary Shresham that I was always reputed to have served as I have stated I was born in the County of King & Queen, & State of Virginia the 14 th of October 1755 where I lived until the year 1802 when I moved to the County of Halifax where I have lived ever since. The Register of my age is in an Old Prayer book, that did belong to my father, which is now in my possession -
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the Present and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
A Hart
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
And the said Court do hereby order

their Opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served, as he States. —
I Samuel Williams Clerk of the Court of Halifax County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Anthony Hart for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of office this 15 th day of October 1832
Samuel Williams

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Hon. Tho. Davenport

BRIEF in the case of Anthony Hart  of Halifax County in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 Years  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 in Feb'y In 1776. and Discharged in Feb'y 1778  2 As a Gen.  Capt. Gregory Smith } 7 th Virg a Reg t  Col. W. Nelson }    1781. (drafted) not specified  Capt. Lumpkin }  Col. Matthews } Virg a   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brandywine and Germantown  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? King & Queen County — Virg a  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Two living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? they are properly authenticated 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Gordon Examining Clerk.

April 6, 1931
Mrs. D. J. Sipe News Ferry Virginia
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5494, that Anthony Hart was born October 14, 1755, in King and Queen County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From February, 1776, until February, 1778, in Captains Gregory Smith's and Thomas Hill's companies in Colonel William Nelson's regiment; he was in the battles of Gwyn's Island, Brandywine and Germantown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Halifax County, Virginia.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Very truly yours
amy E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W.S.
September 15, 1927
Miss Martha R. Robinson Newnan Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5494, it appears that ANTHONY HART was born October 14, 1755, in King and Queen County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
From February, 1776, until February 1778, in Captains Gregory Smith's and Thomas Hill's Companies in Colonel William Nelson's Regiment; he was in the battles of Gwyn's Island, Brandywine and Germantown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Halifax County, Virginia.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Mar. 14, 1921
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Anthony Hart a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 1776 Feb. 1778 { Gregory Smith Thos. Hill Wm Nelson Va.   1781 Wm Sumkin Matthews      
Battles engaged in, Gwynn's Is.; Brandywine; Germantown; Residence of soldier at enlistment, King & Queen Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Sept. 25, 1832. Cl. al. Residence at date of application, Halifax Co., Va. Age at date of application, Oct. 14, 1755 in King & Queen Co., Va.
Remarks: No fam data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

News Ferry Va. Mar 23, 1931
Bureau of Pensions Washington 3. 10683 D.C.
MAR 26 1931
Dear Sirs,
RECORDS DIV.
Will you please give me record of Christopher Carlton Halifax Co. Va. Mar 1812 - If a person was given his widow. Also of a Anthony Hart, 7th Va. Regiment War 1776 King & Queen Co. Va. - If person was given
Thanking you Mrs S. J. Sipe (Mrs)

P.S. Is there any record of Pension for a Soldier or wife of John Pierce Mar 1 1776 Spottsylvania Co. Va. Volunteered 1775 under Capt Joseph Brock - Served under Gen Charles Scott at Williamsburg -
Mrs. D. J. Sipe News Ferry Halifax Co Va -

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War Department, A.C.O. March 30, 1931.- To the Commissioner of Pensions.
A reply to a similar request from the same writer has been made by this office on this date.
James J. M c Kinley Brigadier General, Acting The Adjutant General. By PR

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War Department, A.G.O. March 30, 1931.- To the Commissioner of Pensions.
A reply to a similar request from the same writer has been made by this office on this date.
James F. McKinley
Brigadier General, Acting The Adjutant General. By

Newnan, Ga. May 4, 1927
Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the pension record of the Revolutionary War of Anthony Hart of Halifax county Va. who died about 1845.
Yours truly,
Martha Reid Robinson
(Miss) Martha Reid Robinson
Newnan, Ga.

Rev GP South Boston Va, 2/4/21.
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Will you please send me a copy of the Pension of Anthony Hart, of Halifax Co Virginia, (for services in the Revolutionary war?)
Thanking you in advance for the kindness,
I am truly & cordially,
Mr Wirt Johnson Carrington Box 33 - South Boston Virginia

Ex. CW Div. Rev. War Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 17, 1921
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Your name of widow Elizabeth No. of claim, _____ Name of soldier, Anthony Hart (Elizabeth Ann, or Nancy) P. O. address of claimant, at enlistment and after service Halifax C.H. Company Capt. Geo. Hill's Regiment 7 th Va. Col. Step. McDowell
State where enlisted _____
Approximate dates of birth & death _____
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Died after 1823 - No date of his last Deed - Halifax
Return attached letter with reply.
C.H.
F. A. Royse, Acting Commissioner.

Will not answer to test of my ability — Wirt Johnson Langton
RECEIVED - RECORDS DIVISION FEB 20 1921
RECORD FEB 21 1921

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Va
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South Boston - Halifax Co., I/14/21.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dr. Sirs:
Will you kindly send us a copy of the Pension of Anthony Hart , who did service in the Revolutionary War, and greatly oblige —
Respectfully and Cordially,
Mrs Wirt Johnson Barrington Rox 33 — South Boston Va

Rev. War
5494
INVALID.
File No. 5494
Anthony Heart
Pris. Boer War
Act: June 7 th / 32
Index: — Vol. M , Page 159
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921, Mar. 12 Hist. Co Mrs. Wirt. J. Carrington EW
1927 Sept. 15 Hist. Co Mrs. Martha P. Robinson MS
1931 Apr. 6 Hist. Co Mrs. D. P. Sipe see attenua  aws copy

Virginia to wit.
I Samuel Williams, clerk of the County Court of Halifax, do hereby certify that Jarrett O'Keefe before whom the within depositions of Lucy Younger and Mary Gresham were taken is a justice of the peace for said County and that the signature thereto annexed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County at my Office this 15 th day of October 1832.
Samuel Williams

I Lucy Younger of Halifax County and State of Virginia do hereby Certify that I lived with Anthony Hart, when we were both Children and in the first of the year 1776 he the said Anthony Hart enlisted in the army of the United States, and did go from home and was absent for upwards of Two years and it was always understood that he did serve Two years in the said service of the United States. he also was drafted and did serve a militia tour some time in the year 1781. Given under my hand this 24th Septm 1832.
Lucy her Younger mark
Halifax County to wit
On this 24th day of Septm. 1832. Personally appeared before me Jarrett W Cook a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Lucy Younger who has subscribed to the above Certificate and made oath to the truth of the same, I also Certify that the said Lucy Younger is a Credible person and that her statement is entitled to Credit. Given under my hand and Seal this day & date above written
Jarrett W Cook (Seal)
I Mary Grisham of Halifax County and State of Virginia do hereby Certify that I lived with Anthony Hart when we were Children and in the first of the year 1776 he the

That the said Lucy Younger is a Credible person and that her statement is entitled to Credit. Given under my hand and Seal This day & date above written
Jarrett W Cook Seal
I Mary Grisham of Halifax County and state of Virginia do hereby Certify that I lived with Anthony Hart when we were Children and in the first of the year 1776 he the said Anthony Hart enlisted in the service of the United States and was absent from home for upwards of Two Years and it was always understood that he did serve Two Years in the said service of the United States. — he also was drafted and served a Militia Tour some time in the year 1781. — Given under my hand This 24th day of Sept. 1832. Mary Grisham Mark
Halifax County Va. To Wit
On This 24th day of Sept. 1832 personally appeared before me Jarrett W. Cook a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Mary Grisham who has subscribed to the above Certifi- cate and made oath to the truth of the same. I also Certify that the said Mary Grisham is a Credible person, and that her statement is entitled to Credit — Given under my Seal This day and date above written.
Jarrett W Cook Seal