Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,974, William Hall, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hall William
S. 37974
CONTENTS

10.690 R Virginia.
William Hall,
of King Wm Co in the state of Virginia who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bland of the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th of October, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th of April, 1820 and sent to M c Tho s Waide, Washington City.
Arrears to 4 th of Mar. 1820. 16 8 / 3 m th $130.58
Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept r 1820. $48.
$178.58
78
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued.

Notification sent June 9 th 1821, to John P. Leigh, Esq. Amelia C. H. V.P.

Alm Hall's dec.
  1878-2  21    19-12  25    190-2  4    196  10/31    8     $128     2.88     130.08   
any communication relative to this claim will be directed to Ph. S.W. now at R. G. Wm. chs 212

Goochland County Virginia Feb. 16. 1820
This is To certify that William Hall, enlisted as a Soldier in Dec r one thousand Seven hundred & seventy seven for three years in the first Reg t of Light Dragoons, Commanded by Col o Theodorick Bland. on Continental establishment & belonged to Capt. John Belfields company and served upwards of three years, in the said Reg t part of the time acted as Serg t Major. and some time before he left the Reg t acted as Riding Master. he left the Reg t without any complaint against him, he was in the action at Savannah in the State of Georgia. when he quitted the service L t Col o Anthony W. White commanded The Regiment.
Thomas Pemberton Capt first Reg t L. Dragoons
Goochland County to Wit,
This day Capt m Thomas Pemberton personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said County and made oath to the truth of the above certificate. Given under my hand this 16 th February 1820.
A. H. Fors

Virginia, to wit:
At a Court of monthly session held for King William County at the Courthouse on Monday the 28 th of February 1820.
William Hall formerly a resident of this county, aged sixty four years this day came into court and being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said William Hall enlisted for the term of three years on the day of December in the year 1777 at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania, in the company commanded by Captain John Bellfield of the Regiment commanded by Col: Theodrick Bland in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps or in the service of the United States, until the day of March 1781, when he was discharged from service in Richmond, State of Virginia; that he was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Savannah, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the Certificate of Captain Thomas Pemberton, which is in the words and figures following to wit: "Goochland County, Virginia, Feby 16 th 1820.
This is to certify that William Hall enlisted as a soldier in Dec r one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven for three years, in the first Reg t of Light Dragoons commanded by Col: Theodrick Bland, on continental establishment, & belonged to Capt: John Bellfield's Company, and served upwards of three years in the said Reg t , part of the time acted as serjt. Major and some time before he left the Reg t acted as Riding Master. He left the

Reg t without any complaint against him, he was in the action at Savannah in the State of Georgia where he quitted the service L t Col. Anthony White commanded the Regiment." "Thomas Pemberton Cap t first Reg t L. Dragoons." — "Pocahontas County to wit: This day Cap t Thomas Pemberton personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County and made oath to the truth of the above certificate. Given under my hand this 16 th February 1820." "W. Ford"
And thereupon the Court doth order that the said declaration, and the certificate of the said Thomas Pemberton be certified to the Secretary of the Department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress. and the Court doth also certify that they are satisfied that the said William Hall stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support. In testimony whereof I Robert Pollard Clerk of the Court of the said County to of King William have herunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this first day of March And thousand eight hundred and twenty in the 44 th Year of our Independence.
Rob. Pollard C.C.
Virginia, King William County to wit:
I Christopher Tompkins presiding magistrate of said County do hereby certify that Robert Pollard whose certificate is hereto annexed is Clerk of the Court of said County, and that his attestation is in due form. Given under my hand and seal this 1 th day of March 1820.
Christopher Tompkins Chairman

William Hall Serf. cavalry
William Hall
The declaration should state the Comp y . Reg t . & line in which the applicant served. Also the time of enlistment & time & manner of leaving the service should be set forth in the declaration -
The certificate signed "Thos. Pemberton" has not been proved to be genuine. That should appear on the face of it. - Returned for the necessary amendment.

At a Court of monthly session held for King William County at the Courthouse on Monday the 26 th of October, 1818.
This day William Hall aged sixty two years and very infirm, came into Court, and being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance of his Country for support: And the said William Hall also produced to the Court a certificate of Captain Thomas Pemberton of Goochland County, of the services of the said Hall as a soldier in the Continental Army against the common enemy, which declaration of the said William Hall together with the Certificate of Testimony of the said Pemberton, the Court doth order to be certified to the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War". It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, from the said certificate of Captain Thomas Pemberton that the said Wm Hall did serve in the revolutionary War as therein stated; (and doth also certify that the said William Hall is in reduced circumstances.)
In testimony whereof I Robert Pollard, Clerk of the Court of the said County, in the State of Virginia, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County this 28 th day of October 1818, in the 43 rd Year of the Commonwealth.
Robert Pollard C. C.
Virginia, King William County, to wit:
I Christopher Tompkins presiding Magistrate of the Court of the said County, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by an act of the Congress of the United States entitled "an act to prescribe the mode in which the public acts, records and Judicial proceedings in each State, shall be authenticated so as

to take effect in every other state," do certify that the above attestation is in due form. Given under my hand and Seal this 15 th day of October, 1819 1818 . in the 44 th Year of the Commonwealth.
Christopher Tompkins Seal
Goochland County Sept. 8. 1813 This is to certify that William Haulk served in the first Regiment Light Dragoons. in the Continental Army upwards of three years. he entered a few weeks some time after he was appointed Regimental Major. and when he quitted the army acted as Riding master to the Regiment
Thomas Pemberton Captain
Goochland County to wit, 1 st Reg t Light Dragoons This day Capt. Thomas Pem- berton personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace for said County, and made oath to the truth of the above certificate. Given under my hand this 16 th Feby 1820. W. Hood

January 28, 1937.
Ruth M. Hall Box 658 Kilgore, Texas.
BA-J/ILL William Hall S. 37974
Dear Madam:
The data given herein were found in pension claim, S. 37974, based upon service of William Hall in the Revolutionary War.
William Hall enlisted, served as private in Captain Holt Richardson's company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7th Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and before the termination of this service, the exact length of which was not stated, he re-enlisted in December 1777, while at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, served as sergeant major in Captain John Belfield's company, Colonels Theodorick Bland's and Anthony White's 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons, was in the Siege of Savannah and was discharged in March 1781; the last six months of his service, he was riding master to his regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1818, in King William County, Virginia.
In 1821, the soldier was a resident of Amelia County, Virginia, aged about sixty-five years; he had resided formerly in King William County, Virginia. It was not stated whether he was ever married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following-William Hall, Certificate #16690, issued April 13, 1820, rate $8 per month, commenced October 26, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Old case 16,591 William Hall King William Co. Va. Tho. W. New, agt. King William Co. Va.
AD William e. h. via 3rd month 1820
Rec. 8 Mar. 1820.
Report to the Wards as Agent
Washington City
Secretary of the Department
1820

King William Courthouse Va.
2 nd March 1820.
Any communication relative to the enclosed papers will be directed to Thomas W. New at King Wm Courthouse —
The Secretary of War Washington City
Wm Hall

January 28, 1937
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Ruth M. Hall Box 638 Kilgore Texas
Wm. Hall, S. 37974 BA-J/MOS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Sir James Hall who served in the Revolutionary War and James and William Hall who served in the War of 1812.
In order to make a search of the Revolutionary and War of 1812 records for particular soldiers named James Hall who served in these wars, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and first names of wives.
You are furnished herewith, the record of William Hall, S. 37974, whose pension certificate was issued April 13, 1820.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 27, 1931.
Mrs. W. C. Brannen 45 East Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37974, that William Hall enlisted, served as private in Captain Holt Richardson's Company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7th Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and before the termination of this service, the exact length of which is not stated, he re-enlisted in December, 1777, while at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, served as sergeant major in Captain John Belfield's Company, Colonels Theodorick Bland's and Anthony White's 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons, was in the siege of Savannah and was discharged in March, 1781; the last six months of his service he was riding master to his regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1818, in King William County, Virginia.
In 1821 he was aged sixty-five years and was living in Amelia County, Virginia, but was formerly of King William County, Virginia.
It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the above named soldier, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, this city, citing all of the following data: William Hall, Certificate number 16690, issued April 13, 1820, rate $8 per month, to commence October 26, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
1777 not used Cal. D. - I don't think he re-enlisted in 1776 so that's why I re- enlisted later & used Capt. Mo.
as H.R. was then Lt. Col.

Box 638 Kilgore, Texas January 14, 1937
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
att: Pension Department
Gentlemen:
Does your record of William Hall , placed on pension roll on April 13, 1820, age 78, King Wm. Co., Va., Hanover Co. and Tozewell Co., give anything concerning his Revolutionary War record? Is it possible for you to give me all the information you have concerning him? Would also like to have what information you have concerning James Hall , who, I understand fought in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Also, is this the same (Sir) James Hall who was a Captain in the Revolution or is this his son? What information have you concerning Sir James Hall, Captain, Revolutionary War? Thank you for any information you can give.
Sincerely,
Ruth M. Hall

45 East Lane Av. Columbus, O. Jan. 7, 1931.
Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I have found that you have a Wm Hall on your pension list and I would like to know if his pension ceased at his death or before, if his widow survived him and if so, I would like her name and those of his children - in fact all you can tell me. This Wm Hall was from King Wm County Va. If his pension ceased at his death, what was the date? According to the record I found, he was placed on pension Apr. 13, 1820 and it commenced Oct 26, 1818. His age was given as 78 but I do not know if that refers to the time he was placed on pension. His annual allowance was 96 and sums rec'd were 514.57. H. Rev. 2-75. not as
Did Henry Johnston of Penn. receive a pension, and if so, I would like anything you can tell me. He was still

living at the time of the Census of 1790.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully
Mrs. W. C. Brown.
45 E. Lane Ave Columbus, O.

37974 INVALID.
Rev
1931 - Jan. 24 - Hist. to Mrs. N.C. Baanen. J.L.L. 1937 - Jan. 28 - Hist. to Ruth M. Hall - J.L.L.
File No. 37974
William Hall
Serg Rev Dad
Act: 18 th March 18 th
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Rec. 27 Mar. 1821
William Hood & Co
16.6925 Sep. 1820
Cond
Secretary of War
Washington City
free

Virginica Amelia County to wit.
On this 23 rd day of February 1821 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid being a court of record Wm Hall aged about sixty five years resident now in said County of Amelia who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows viz. That he enlisted under Capt. Robert Richerson in February or March 1777 for two years in the 7 th Regmt. Va. commanded by Col. Duggerfield that he was in the action at Brandywine in Sept. 1777 and in the action of Germantown in October following that he re-enlisted in the first Va. Regmt. of light dragoons for three years under Capt. John Bellfore to Troop and commanded by Col. Theodorick Bland that he served the full period of three years acting part of the time as Sergeant Major - six months of the time as riding master, that he was on continental establishment, that he was in the battle of Savannah - Georgia that he was discharged in March 1781 that he did not serve the first two years of his enlistment in the infantry the full time out in consequence of enlisting in the dragoons which service was preferred - That he has heretofore received a pension under a pension certificate number 16690 issued on the original declaration dated 13 th April 1820 made before King William Court.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the united states on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift - sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the united states in the Revolutionary war passed the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not - nor has any person for me in trust any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what

is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
List of Family - None
That he himself is very infirm and unable to labour.
Property - one saddle and bridle worth about $ 7 00
one trunk worth about 1 00
his William H Hall mark
Sworn to in open court, the 23 rd February 1821 before me one of the sitting Justices of the peace for the County of Amelia.
Rob t A. Eggleston
Ordered the same be certified by the clerk to the Secretary of war, and that the court are of opinion that the property mentioned in said schedule is not worth more than therein valued to
Virginia. In Amelia Clerks office 21 st March 1821
I John T Leigh clerk of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy as taken from the records of my office. and that the declaration and oath thereto was made and subscribed in open Court, Given under my hand. and the seal of said County this day and year above written
J. T. Leigh Clk. A. C.