Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13391, Joel Hickman, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Hickman, Joel
S 13391
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CONTENTS

Let to J L Hickman Mar 20 '42
July 16 1842
7639
Kentucky
Joel Hickman
of Blaine Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Roberts of the Regt. commanded by Col. Taylor. in the Virginia line for three years from 1779
Enrolled on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per a. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of May 1833 — and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson Christian Academy.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 — $150 — Pension allowance ending 4 Sep '33 40 —
# 200.
Revolutionary Claim, 7 Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by W. H. Allison Clerk Book 18 Vol. 7 Page 12

State of Kentucky Clarke County Set.
On this 27 th day of Septem. 1832, personally appeared (Rich d French) before the Hon ble the Judge of the Clarke Circuit Court (in Open Court.) Joel Hickman, a resident in the County and State aforesaid aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on oath make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 6 th 1832.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1778 or 1779. with Captain John Roberts (who was subsequently promoted to Major) and served in the Regiment of the Virginia Line, under the follow- ing named Officers, to wit: Colo: Francis Taylor, Major John Roberts, Adjutant James Burton, Capt. James Purvis Lieut. John Slaughter & Ensign W m Slaughter, - that he resided at the time of his enlistment in the County of Culpepper in the State of Virginia - and was stationed at the Albemarle Barracks, near Charlottesville Virginia, and was principally employed in guarding the prisoners taken with Burgoyne and was discharged on the day of 1781. having been in service upwards of two years (according to his best recollection). he afterwards served a tour of duty in the Militia, and (at a short time before) was at the Capture of Cornwallis at York.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares, that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency of any State. Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
Joel Hickman
Robert Covington of Madison County, aged seventy years, last January, also appeared in Open Court on said 27 th day of Sept. 1832 and having been first duly sworn, made oath that he served in the same Company with the above named Joel Hickman under the Command of Capt. James Purvis, and knows of his own personal knowledge that the above declaration made by S d Hickman is sub- stantially true - and believes that he served the tour in the Militia as set forth therein, having been with him a part of the time.
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid
Robert Covington

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states State of Kentucky, Clarke Circuit set,
I Sam l M. Taylor Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clarke County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joel Hickman for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, this 27. th day of Septem r . 1832
Sam l M. Taylor
State of Kentucky } set Fayette County.
Personally came before me, one of the Commonwealths Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Colo: Francis F. Jackson, who made oath, that he is well acquainted with Robert Covington of Madison County, who made the foregoing affidavit, and that he is a man of good standing and his statement entitled to full faith, credit, and belief - Given under my hand this 26 th day of March 1833.
O'Keen S.D.
I do hereby certify that the above named Colo: Francis F. Jackson is a credible witness & full faith and credit is due to his statement. - Given under my hand this 26 th day of March 1833.
O'Keen S.D.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County towit:
I James C. Rodas clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify, that Oliver Hearn, whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificates, is and was, at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn agreeably 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 affixed my seal of office this 27 th day of March 1833. and of the Commonwealth the 41 st Year.
atto (J. C. Rodas CLK. F. C. C.)

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Carl Hickman Ser File 13391
Earl Hickman Sur. File 13391
Cuer
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 or 1779 2 yrs. { John Roberts James Purvis Francis Taylor Pa   afterwards served a tour in the militia under Capt.   Thos. Armis Lead and Col. C. Dabney, discharged   Sept. 12, 1781   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Culpeper Co. Va
Date of application for pension,
Sept. 27 1832 This cl. was al
Residence at date of application,
Clarke Geo. Ray
Age at date of application, 19 yrs.
died July 16. 1852
Remarks:
* from Agency book

1909 apr. 1 Hist to Ohio M. Greiner V.P.M.
Reborn
13391 INVALID.
File No. 13 391
Joel Hickman Priv. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 174
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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A. File 13391 Joel Hickman Va.

Joseph Hickman of Culpepper County apprehended & delivered to me Joseph Smith of the above mentioned County, by order of the Col. Thornton. And for such service, he said Hickman is to be released from a tower of militia duty, given from under my hand at Winchester the twelfth day of Sept. 1781
Thos. Jefferson Col. 6. Dalrymple

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
April 10, 1854.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled, "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the Exor. of Saal Krickman, dec.
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1852, to the 16 July 1852.
Respectfully, yours,
J. L. Manning Acting Comptroller.
7639
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

State of Kentucky Fayette County 3 rd set
Personally came before me Oliver Keen one of the Commonwealths Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, William Abney, a resident of the County of Rock Castle Ky. and made Oath that he (in the Virginia line) served in the same Com- =pany, during the Revolutionary war, with Joel Hickman of Clarke County Ky. that they enlisted under Capt. John Roberts some time in in the year 1778 (the month not now recollected) and served under him, until his promotion to Major, when the Command of said Company devolved on Capt. James Pervis (who was previously Lieutenant) under whom the said Hickman served until he was discharged at Winchester Virg. a in (he thinks) April 1781. having been in service upwards of two years: and further, that the Company of Capt. James Pervis was attached to the Regiment of Commanded by Colo: Francis Taylor - the number of the Regiment not now particularly recollected, (but believes it was N o 16.) - and that the said Regiment was principally engaged in guarding the prisoners taken with Burgoyne, and stationed at the Albemarle Barrack, near Charlottesville Virg. a - but on the approach of Tarleton, the prisoners were marched up into the County of Frederick, above Winchester V. a after which the said Hickman was discharged at Win- =chester as above.
"in the Virginia line" interlined before signed - his W m Abney mark
Sworn & subscribed to before me this 22 d day of March 1833.
Oliver Keen
Fayette County 3 rd set Personally came before me Jas. E. Davis one of the Commonwealths Justices of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid

aforesaid, Fountain Tankersley, who made oath, that he is well acquainted with William Abney, of the County of Rockcastle (who has made the preceding affidavit,) and has known him for years, & that he is a man of good standing, and his statement entitled to full faith, credit & belief
Given under my hand this 25. th day of March 1833.
James C. Davis JP
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Fountain Tankersley, and that he is a man of credibility & his statement entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand this 25. th day of March 1833
James C. Davis JP
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fayette County to wit
I James C. Rodas Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify, that Oliver Keen and James E. Davis whose names are severally signed, to the foregoing Certificates, are and were at the time of signing the same, acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn agreeably to Law and as such, full faith and credit should be given to all their official acts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 25. th day of March 1833. and of the Commonwealth the 47. th Year
att (J. C. Rodas CLK. F. C. C.)

Hon. R. M. Johnson
Charlestown Academy Ky
Mr. R. M. Johnson
Col James L. Edwards
1880
City of Washington

Col J. L. Edwards I now enclose to you the papers of Joel Heckman for a Pension, which was returned for more proof. You will see that ample proof is now furnished. Please forward to me as soon as possible Jolliffe
Rh. Johnson 230 March 1833

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Joel Hickinan
Service N.Y.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim except I.# 13391

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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
BEYOND
J. W. McCATT

J. M. McCALL
LAWYER
KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI
Kirksville, Mo. March 8, 1909.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- I herewith enclose you a letter of mine to the War Department, also the answer received therefrom in which you will note he refers me to you for additional information.
Please examine same and return to me the letters here enclosed together with such information as you can render.
Very Truly Yours,
(Miss) Ottie M. Greiner.
asks for service of Lieut John Wilson who was killed in battle of Eutaw Springs and Joel Hickman of Guadalupe Co. Va who died in Clarke Co. Ky.