Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 607-100, William Halbert, Continental Residence Va In 1813

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Hoalbert, William
B.L. Wt. 607-100
Residence Va in 1813
CONTENTS

Ex.
N o 607.
8.
William Halbert.
Dragoon.
Lee's Legion.
Warrant issued under date the 22 d January 1813. and add to the Hon. Ant. New, M.C. 13 th Feb. y 1813.
Noted on Blotter N o Jan 11 th Dec r 12 Hon. W. New's Let r recd. 11 th Dec r 1812.

I hereby constitute & appoint Col. Anthony New my Attorney to draw, & grant a receipt in my name, for the land warrant due to me for my services during the revolutionary War; & also to receive for me any depreciation money, that may be due to me on the same account. The length of time during which served was seven years, within a few months, which fact can be proven by General Henry Lee, under whom I served. Witness my hand & seal, this 7 th day of January 1813. - witness James M. Garnett William Halbert
This day William Halbert personally appeared before me a Magistrate of Essex, & executed the above power of Attorney. He is the person in whose favour I have seen a certificate signed by General Henry Lee, certifying that the said Halbert served under him during the revolutionary War, which fact I have also heard stated by various other persons. - Given under my hand this 7 th of Jan y 1813. - James M. Garnett
State of Virginia
Essex County Court Office
I John P. Lee Clerk of the Court of the said County do hereby certify that James M. Gar- nett whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the peace for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified accor- ding to the laws of the said State, and that full faith and credit, is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto

hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of my said Office this 9 th day of January One thousand eight hundred and thirteen and in the 37 th year of the Commonwealth
W. B. [?] 37

March 6, 1940.
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Mrs. John V. Hughes 401 South Chilton Avenue, Tyler, Texas.
BA-J/CC William Halbert B.L.Wt.607-100
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers found in bounty land claim on file under B.L.Wt.607-100, based upon service of William Halbert in the Revolutionary War.
Date and place of birth of William Halbert and names of his parents are not shown.
William Halbert of Richmond County, Virginia, enlisted in 1776, and served a few months less than seven years as dragoon in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion. He received a severe wound while in the service, the nature of which is not stated.
January 7, 1813, William Halbert made application for the bounty land which was due on account of his service in the Revolutionary War. On this application he was granted bounty land Warrant No.607, for one hundred acres issued, January 22, 1813. He was at that time residing in Essex County, Virginia. His age is not shown.
No family data are shown.
For information in regard to the location of the land cited above you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and cite the number of the warrant, the acreage and the date of issuance.
The above noted William Halbert (all spellings of that name searched) is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. No claim for pension was found.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Sundry Papers relative to Wm Halbert's Claim for U.S. Military Bounty Land.
Depos: by the Hon: Wm Roane. June 11 th 1812.
Halbert Papers
N.B. must identify himself.
W. Roane June 11 th 1812.
Halbert Papers
Depos: by the Hon: Wm Roane.

March 6, 1940.
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Mrs. John V. Hughes 401 South Chilton Avenue, Tyler, Texas.
BA-J/CC John Hughes S.30501
William Halbert B.L.Wt.607-100
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joel Dickinson of South Carolina, William Halbert, of Virginia, John Hughes and Josiah Hughes of Goochland or Powhatan County, Virginia, and the War of 1812 record of Joel Dickinson or any Dickinson of South Carolina, of John Trammell, Benjamin Darby, and Nathaniel Henderson, Junior, of South Carolina, and of John Stroud, Junior, and John Fielder, Junior, of Virginia and Georgia.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Joel Dickinson of South Carolina, nor of any Josiah Hughes, nor in the War of 1812 of the Joel Dickinson, Nathaniel Henderson, John Stroud, nor John Fielder described by you, nor of any John Trammell nor Benjamin Darby.
In order to identify the record of any other soldier with the surname Dickinson you should furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of wife or widow.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War pension and Bounty land records of John Hughes and William Halbert.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. Wt. No. 607-100
January 21, 1938
Honorable Richard Yates House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Yates:
In response to your letter of the nineteenth instant, with enclosure from William U. Halbert of Belleville, Illinois, I have the honor to advise you from the records of this Bureau, it appears that William Halbert of Richmond County, Virginia, enlisted in 1776 and served a few months less than seven years as a Dragoon in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion. He received a severe wound while in the service, the nature of which is not stated.
1171818-2-12 In 1813 he lived in Essex County, Virginia, and was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for the services rendered.
There are no data as to family.
The above noted William Halbert (all spellings of that name searched) is the only soldier of that

name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Herewith is returned Mr. William U. Halbert's letter.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. War Section. Wt. 607-100.
AW
Sept. 10, 1923.
Hon. Ewin L. Davis, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr Davis:
I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to any soldier named Holbert, or Halbert, other than William Halbert, whose history is herewith furnished you.
From the records of this Bureau, it appears that William Halbert of Richmond County, Virginia, enlisted in 1776, and served a few months less than seven years, date of discharge not stated, as a Dragoon in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion. He received a severe wound, while in service, the nature of which is not stated.
There is no data on file as to family.
In 1813 he lived in Essex County, Virginia and was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for the services rendered.
Sincerely,
Hayo Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.

August 21, 1915.
Hon. Wyatt Aiken,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Aiken:
In response to your communication dated the nineteenth instant, referring to the request of Mr. E. H. Acker of Tony Creek, South Carolina. I have the honor to furnish you with the record of the only William Halbert (Holbert) Hurlbert &c. &c.) found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, although from the facts stated in his claim, and the meagre data given in Mr. Acker's letter, his identity is not determined.
William Halbert of the county of Richmond, Co - Virginia, enlisted "for the War" in 1776, and served to the end  less than  thereof, within a few months of seven years, as a Dragoon in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion of Cavalry , and received a severe wound: no further description of said wound is given, and there is no family data on file.
In 1813, he resided in Essex County, Virginia, and was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for his services in the Revolutionary War.
As he was a dragoon no use to say Cav. since about service. all repetitions

For the location of said bounty land, application should be made to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C., giving him all of the following data:
" Warrant No. 607. issued January 22, 1813, for 100 acres of bounty land, on account of the services of William Halbert as a Dragoon in Lee's Legion. War of the Revolution. "
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "E. C. Sieman".
Acting Commissioner.

J.L.M. Rev. War Section.
November 29 1913.
Mrs. George C. Stone. 272 Carr Avenue. Clarksburg, W. Va.
Madam:

September 6, 1911.
Mrs. Mabel B. Sanders, Wharton, Texas.
Madam:
In response to your undated letter, received on the 31 st ultimo, you are advised that from the papers on file in this Bureau, it appears that William Halbert of the County of Richmond, Virginia, enlisted "for the War" in 1776, and served to the end thereof, (seven years within a few months) as a Dragoon in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion of Cavalry, and received a severe wound; no further description of said wound or his service is given, and there is no family data on file.
In 1813 he resided in Essex County, Virginia, and was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for his services in the Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Tyler Chapter
Tyler, Texas
February 12-1940
Secretary of the Bureau of Pensions Washington
My dear Sir,
Would it be possible for you to furnish me the following records: War of 1812. Service of:
 o Joel Dickinson or Dickenson, I think of South Carolina or any Dickinson or Dickenson of South Carolina  o John Trammell born 1780 in S.C. I think and died in Ga 1863.  o Benjamin Darby Sr. or Jr. of Edgefield District S.C. born 1777-  o Nathaniel Fenderson Jr. of Edgefield District S.C.  o John Stand Jr. of New Jersey or Virginia, probably died in Georgia  o John Fielder Jr. born 1787, I think in Va., died 1854 in Georgia 
Revolutionary service record of:
 o Joel Dickinson of South Carolina none, etc  o William Walbert of Virginia 
 o John Hughes of Virginia, I think Goochland or Powhatan Co  o Josiah Hughes " " " " " " 
Would greatly appreciate the information on all or any of these men.
Thanking you, I am Sincerely
Two
Mrs. John V. Hughes 401 S. Chilton Ave Tyler Texas

RICHARD YATES MEMBER AT LARGE ILLINOIS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 19, 1928.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Scott:
Please read and return the enclosed letter from William U. Halbert.
If it is possible for you to do so I will appreciate it if you will give me the War Record of William Halbert of Essex County Virginia.
Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
Richard Yates
RY.fm

EWIN L. DAVIS FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
September 9, 1923.
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir:
I shall appreciate it very much if you will furnish me with such information as is shown by your records concerning the Revolutionary War service of the parties named below, together with any addresses shown:
John Halbert, corporal, Captain George Rice's Company, 11th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Daniel Morgan;
William Halbert, a private of Virginia Infantry;
William Halbert, private, Captain Henry Lee's Troop, 1st Regiment Light Dragoons, Continental Troops, commanded by Colonel Theodorick Blanc.
William Halbert, or Holbert, private in the 2nd Troop, Lee's Legion, Continental Troops.
W. William Halbert, who may or may not have been identical with one of the men above mentioned, member of Lee's Legion October 9, 1778.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours very sincerely,
Ewin L. Davis

272 Barr Ave.
Clarksbury W. Va.
Nov 23-1913
Department of the Interior
Will you please send me the War records of William Buckley, who served as a private in Lees Legion Continental troops of Va. also William Halbert (or Holbert) of the 2d Troops Lees Legion Continental Troops of Va. He enlisted in 1778-
Thanking you
I am
Mrs George C. Stone,

no Hall " Hallb " Holb " Holb " Hurlb
Wharton, Tex Aug. 1911
Commissioner Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Friend Sir,
Will you
kindly advise me if you have records of grants of land made for services in the Revolutionary war, and if so if

there is a grant of land to William Halbert or Halbut.
There is a record of a grant of land to William Halbert a private of the Continental line who served seven years and was enlisted in the war in Virginia It is dated Council Chamber Feb. 23-1784 I am trying to find out where this is recorded.

as I want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Will appreciate any assistance you can give me, with enclosed stamped envelope.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Mabel B. Sanderson.
P.S. The William Halbut I speak of was my great great grand father.

Washington 9 th Dec r 1812
I do hereby certify that William Halbert of Essex county Virginia was a dragoon of the cavalry of the Legion under my command during the revolutionary war that he was enlisted for the war & that he served to the end of it.
Genl. W H. Lee Then Lt. Col. com't

Epic County 28 th Feb y 1872 - I do hereby certify that I had a Brother, Thomas Andrews, who was in the army, some time of the late war, whom I have often heard speak, of having known & seen William Halbert, who is a resident of this County, in service in the Army, and under the command of the present Genl. Henry Lee. — I have long known Halbert & I have always heard & do believe he served during a great part of the war under the command of Genl. Henry Lee.
Mark Andrews

Essex County 28 th Feb y 1872 — We whose names are subscribed have long known William Halbert, who is a resident of this County. — We have always heard, and do believe, that he served for a considerable time in the Revolutionary War, under the command of the present Gen l Henry Lee. — We have never heard of any other man of his name who was in the army. —
Wm Waring W m Waring Jr. John B. Darnell
James Hunter James M. Gannett M c Gannett

Hon. Auth. New.
Wm Halberts Papers.
11 th Dec r 1812
Mr Wilson's Journal of our Account of the Department of War
11 th Dec r 1812

Congress Hall Dec. 9 th - 1812
Dear Sir
Inclosed is a certificate of the services of W m Halbert, who, from the length of time he served, is intitled to the bounty in land; you will much oblige me by sending me a copy of such power of attorney, with such directions as to the manner in which it should be executed, as will enable the soldier to obtain his land warrant. I am respectfully
yours mo: O. B. Judson,
Attorney New

March 10 th 1812
We hereby certify, that William Halbert lived many years with our Father as his Overseer; that he commenced doing so soon after our Revolutionary War, during the whole of which we always understood & believed, that he served under Genl. Henry Lee. We also certify, that no other person by the name of William Halbert ever lived with our Father in the capacity of an Overseer.
James M. Gurney John M. Gurney

John M. Garnett Esq. Crawfords Hotel Georgetown D. of Columbia
Yours dear Sir an unfruitful of 19th Feb 1840

Alex a Feby 18 th 1872
I do certify that W m Halbert formerly of the county of Richmond in the state of Virginia enlisted as a dragoon under my orders in the year 66 & that he served to the end of the war in the course of which he rec d a severe wound the effects of which I believe he has never ceased to feel
Given under my hand the day & year above written
L. C. McRae
Then Lt. Col. Com. P. Legion
W m Sir, The above comply d with y r . letter. I presume the man described in the petition who has applied for y r . aid & to pre- vent error I have designated by residence & wound the only individual of the name who served with me. I will cheer- fully add any further evidence in my power. Y r most ob t serv t .
L. C. McRae
Mr. Gains