Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,871, Simeon Harris, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Harris, Simeon
S 15,871
carded
CONTENTS

23,575 Virginia
23.9
Simeon Harris
of the in the State of Va who was a Private in the Regt  comma by Captain the of the Regt  commanded by Col Dunk in the Vol line for months --
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia as the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per ann to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feby 1834, and sent H on S. S. Acc
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 37. Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34 10
$60-
Revolutionary Claim, Age June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nath Price Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 18.
Original papers sent to W.G. Singleton, N.S. Dist atty. Mar 13. 1835.
deb 25 Mar: 85 County Clerk's adpt'd " " " Cur: agt. " " " Hon A.G. Jenkins Mch 12/60
1835

Simon Davis - Pen Randolph Cty.
From

Simon Harris claim of $20-
on the 1 st day of November 1834. Mr. Harris stated that he was born in the Hardy county Virginia and when in his 72 year of age, he was drafted when sixteen years old, in the same war previous to the surrender of Cornwallis at York town. (thinks in May of that year) - and marched from Hardy county to Brandy Ferry (on the Shenandoah River) under Capt. James Canning's command, thinks Bullock was the Lieutenant, Col. Brink fell in with them at Brandy Ferry and took command - the French selected also joined them at that place. - they all went on to Fredericksburg - Williamsburg and across the Pamunkey River - continued in that region of country for a while then returned to Fredericksburg where he was discharged and went home. before Cornwallis was defeated. He admits that he was in service only three months with them. The above is all the service done on the East side of the Allegheny Mountains. Some two or three years after the above service he moved to Randolph County - (this was after the war was on) and was in service against the Indians - the statements given are in substance the same he gave J. Camps & Adam Read - who wrote his declaration. They kept all the other money drawn on account of $25.
In all other of the foregoing statements is true I hereby subscribe my name Nov. 1. 1834
Yrs
Simon Harris
Witnesses John Harris
Henry W. Fitzgerald
David Holden of Randolph Co. - Says Harris called on him to give his name as to his Harris right to a Pension - and stated his service from which statement he ascertained that Harris had no claim whatever to the Pension - Mr. Holden further states that it is a matter of general notoriety that Harris was a Scout of a Drury Company, during the War.

October 12, 1933
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Simeon Harris-S.15871
Elva E. Harris 123 Fourth Street Elkins, West Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Simeon Harris, who, you have been informed, drew a pension for services during the Revolution in the Virginia Line.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim S.15781, based upon the military service of Simeon Harris, in that war.
Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not given.
On February 28, 1834, he was allowed pension for service of six months as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
On a subsequent investigation of his claim by the United States District Attorney, the soldier stated that in 1781, when sixteen years of age, he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, and rendered no other service in the Revolutionary War; that two or three years after the above service, he moved to Randolph County, Virginia, and was in service against the Indians, which was after the Revolutionary War.
The Act of Congress under which the soldier applied for pension required six months service in an embodied military corps; as this soldier served only three months in the Revolutionary War, according to his statement to the United States District Attorney, he was not entitled to pension and his name was dropped from the pension roll on March 25, 1835.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Copy
Pension Office
March 12, 1860.
Sir:
In response to your enquiries respecting the case of Simeon Harris, late of Virginia, I have the honor to state that said Harris was pensioned in 1833, at rate of $20 per annum for a presumed service of six months in the Revolutionary War. Upon a subsequent investigation of his case, it was ascertained (and he himself admits the fact in an affidavit) that he did not serve more than three months during the whole war. By his affidavit it also appears that the parties who procured the pension paid him only $25. He was consequently dropped from the rolls (in 1835). No pension money or land could now be due anyone in this case.
I herewith return the paper left by you. Hon. A. G. Jenkins, House of Reps.

August 10, 1939
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Mrs. Isabelle G. Nason Registrar General, N.S.D.A.R. Memorial Continental Hall Washington, D. C.
aw SIMEON HARRIS S. 15671 BA-J/MSF;MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter which was addressed to the Comptroller General, this city, in which you request the date of death of Simeon Harris (Certificate No. 25575), Revolutionary War soldier and which letter has been referred to this office for reply.
The papers in the case cited above, which is on file under S. 15671, have been examined. The date of death of that soldier is not recorded therein.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1933
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Simeon Harris-S.15871
Honorable Jennings Randolph House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Randolph:
Reference is made to your letter of March 23, 1933, in which you request information in regard to Simeon or Simon Harris, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15781, based upon the military service of Simeon Harris in that war.
Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not given.
On February 28, 1834, he was allowed pension for service of six months as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
Upon a subsequent investigation of his claim by the United States District Attorney, the soldier stated that in 1781, when sixteen years of age, he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia, and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, and rendered no other service in the Revolutionary War; that two or three years after the above service, he moved to Randolph County, Virginia, and was in service against the Indians, which was after the Revolutionary War.
The Act of Congress under which the soldier applied for pension required six months service in an embodied military corps; as this soldier served only three months in the Revolutionary War, according to his statement to the United States District Attorney, he was not entitled to pension and his name was dropped from the pension roll on March 25, 1835.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

April 11, 1932
Simeon Harris-S.15871 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BA-J/REL
Mr. Simeon Sherrod Harris Stockton Lumber Company Fort Stockton, Texas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Simeon Harris, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and Simeon and Sherrod Harris, soldiers of the War of 1812.
War of 1812 data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the War of 1812 records has been made in your behalf and no record found of such claim having been made on account of the services of either Simeon or Sherrod Harris in that war.
The history of Simeon Harris, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this office, is furnished herein.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.15871, based upon the military service of Simeon Harris in that war.
Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not given.
On February 28, 1834, he was allowed pension for service of six months as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
Upon a subsequent investigation of his claim by the United States District Attorney, the soldier stated that in 1781, when sixteen years of age, he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia, and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, and rendered no other service in the Revolutionary War; that two or three years after the above service, he moved to Randolph

County, Virginia, and was in service against the Indians, which was after the Revolutionary War.
The Act of Congress under which the soldier applied for pension required six months service in an embodied military corps; as this soldier served only three months in the Revolutionary War, according to his statement to the United States District Attorney, he was not entitled to pension and his name was dropped from the pension roll March 25, 1835.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MEE/ERN
Letter of all copies - additions { and by M.E.E. ( )
November 30, 1929.
Hon. E. E. Patton Knoxville Tennessee.
My dear Mr. Patton:
I advise you that the name Simon Harris as it appears on the list of pensioners in the Report of the Secretary of War, printed in 1835, to which volume you refer, is incorrect. It should be Simeon Harris, and the citations made by you in regard to the amount of pension received and the date when placed on the pension roll, refer to the soldier whose name precedes his on the list.
On November 28, 1921 you were furnished the history of the only soldier named Simon Harris (4684) found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
The following history is that of Simeon Harris of Randolph County, Virginia, the only soldier by that name found on said records.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S.15871, it appears that Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not stated.
On February 28, 1834 he was allowed pension, (Certificate 23575, issued February 28, 1834, at the rate of $20. per annum, commencing March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency,) on account of six months service as a private with the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
His name was dropped from the pension roll March 25, 1835 as, upon a re-examination of his claim by the United States District Attorney, he alleged that when sixteen years old he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia in 1781 and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, whereas the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension, required that a man should have rendered six months military service during the Revolution.
There are no family data.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

April 19, 1929
Walter M. Elliott 527 Preston Street Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sir:
I advise you that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15871, it appears that Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not stated.
On February 28, 1834, he was allowed pension, on account of six months service, as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution, but his name was dropped from the pension roll on March 25, 1835, as upon a re-examination of his claim by the United States District Attorney, he alleged that when sixteen years old, he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia, in 1781 and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, whereas the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension required that a man should have rendered six months military service during the Revolution.
There are no family data.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Certificate No 23575 iss'd Feb 28, 1934 Rate 20.00 per annum Act June 7, 1832 Va. agency

May 19, 1926
Mrs. Charles Morgan 319 South Henry St Morristown, Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15871, it appears that Simeon Harris was born in Hardy County, Virginia, date not stated.
On February 28, 1834 he was allowed pension, on account of six months service, as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution, but his name was dropped from the pension roll on March 25, 1835, as upon re-examination of his claim by the United States District Attorney, he alleged that when sixteen years old, he was drafted in Hardy County, Virginia, in 1781 and served three months under Captain James Cunningham in the Virginia Troops, whereas the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension required that a man should have rendered six months military service during the Revolution.
There is no family data on file.
Respectfully
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
I did not say anything about the neighbor who died. He was a friend of my father. As far as I know he was not taken up with the father's claim. The father's claims were presented on a great deal of material taking a great deal of the claimant's

January 27, 1926
Mrs. Chas. L. Morgan 319 South Henry St Morristown, Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you that the printed list of 1835, the pensioner of Randolph County, Virginia, placed on roll February 28, 1833, commenced March 4, 1831, is a typographical error, it should be Simeon Harris and not Simon, and 1834 not 1833.
You were furnished December 24, 1925, the history of the only Simon Harris found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
If you wish the history of Simeon Harris (S.15871), please so state, and the same will be furnished you.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

July 21, 1939.
R-114,909-WGS
Veterans Administration, Revolutionary and 1812 War Section, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration and direct reply letter, undated, from the Registrar General, N.S.D.A.R., Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C., requesting information concerning Simeon Harris , a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, Certificate No. 23,575, Virginia Agency.
The records of this office show the pensioner was last paid in the second quarter of 1834. However, the voucher on which the payment was made, No. 366, is missing from the files and there is nothing in the records to explain the reason for its removal.
Respectfully,
(Signed) P. D. Fallon Asst. Chief, Records Division.
Incl.

July 21, 1939.
R-111,909-WGS
Registrar General, N.S.D.A.R., Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C.
Madam:
Your letter of recent date, requesting information concerning Simeon Harris, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, Certificate No. 23,575, Virginia Agency, has been referred on this date to the Veterans Administration, Revolutionary and 1812 War Section, Washington, D. C., for consideration and direct reply.
Respectfully,
(Signed) P. D. Fallon
Asst. Chief, Records Division.
I don't see why the Gen. Adm. Off. did not say whether or not they had catag'd - Anyway, I am according to our records as it had been sent here for per G. S. 10/10/39

OFFICE OF REGISTRAR GENERAL, N. S. D. A. R. MEMORIAL CONTINENTAL HALL WASHINGTON, D.C.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
1939 MAY 27 AM 9:45
RECEIVED MAIL ROOM MAY 27 1939 C G. A. O. RECORDS DIVISION
Mr. V. R. Durst Chief, Records Division, General Accounting Office
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me the date of death of
Name SIMEON HARRIS Certificate No. 23,575
Issued February 23, 1834 under the act of June 7, 1832
at the Virginia Agency, and name of the
person to whom the arrears of his pension were paid.....
Very respectfully, Nason Isabelle C. Nason
Registrar General, N.S.D.A.R.
 RECORDS DIVISION  Misc. Case # .....  Claim # .....  No Claim .....  DEBT RECORD 6/139 
Address out letter
E-364
JUN 18 1939

213 Fourth Street
Elkins, West Va.
October 2, 1933
Pension Bureau U.S. Government Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Could you give me a statement as to whether or not Simeon Harris (sometimes spelled "Harras") was a soldier in the Revolutionary War? I have been unofficially informed that he drew a pension from his county for his services in the Virginia Continental troops. Simeon

Harris was a resident of what is now Barbour County, West Virginia.
I shall greatly appreciate any information you can give me concerning this.
Sincerely yours, Eva E. Harris

JENNINGS RANDOLPH 2d Dist. W. VA.
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
March 23, 1933
The Director Bureau of Pensions U. S. Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward me the pension record of one Simeon or Simon Harris , Randolph County, West Virginia, Revolutionary War, service in Virginia Continental as private; placed on pension roll February 28, 1833, pension commenced March 4, 1831.
I would like to receive this information at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you for this courtesy, I am
Very sincerely yours,
JENNINGS RANDOLPH

Stockton Lumber Company
DEALERS IN BETTER SERVICE AND BETTER MATERIAL FOR BETTER HOMES
FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS February 24 -- 1932.
Bureau of Pensions ,
Washington D.C.
It's a long ways back - but I am trying to trace my Irish ancestors, and hope I am not intruding, in calling on this department.
Following the Emmett rebellion in Ireland, I think about 1803, my grand fathers, both of whom were named Harris, and were cousins of Robt. Emmett, along with a brother of Robt. Emmett, and a Tillman, who seems to have been a relative of the Emmetts and Harris, refuged from Ireland to the U.S.
It seems that the brother of Robt. Emmett, settled in New York - while the Tillmans and Harris brothers, Simeon Harris & Sherrod Harris, went first to Va. but soon moved to N.C.
As I understan, my father was a son of Simeon Harris, born in N.C. in 1814, and named Simeon Sherrod, for the father and uncle, which name was given me.
What I would like to know, is the records show either of these brothers as serving in the war of 1812, if so, in what capacity.
I think my ugrandfather Sherrod Harris went from Va. to Alamama, and Simeon Harris to N.C.
The Tillmans seem to have gone to S.C. - Ben Tillman of S.C: was a relative of mine, possibly a third or fourth cousin.
Understan, I do not know if any of my ancestors were in the war of 1812, but since this would have given them an opportunity to fight back at the british, is am persuaded they took part.
I find that one Simeon Harris served as a private during the Revolutionary war - but know nothing as to who he was, but he bore what I have always understood was an old family name ( Simeon ) if you can give me any information as to him, I will appreciate the favor.
My daughter is perfecting G.A.R. papers, and this is partially meant to assist her.
I will pay the usual fee for information desired.
Yours Very Truly
Simeon Sherrod Harris (2nd)

E. E. PATTON Knoxville, Tenn.
November 25, 1929
Honorable Alfred D. Wilkinson Chief Clerk Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I have been informed that there is a volume in the Congressional Library known as "Secretary War, 1835, Pension 2" and that on page 191 of this book is a statement showing the names, rank, etc., of persons residing in Randolph County, Virginia, which have been inscribed on the pension list under act of Congress passed January 7, 1832. I am further informed that there appears on this list the name of Simon Harris , a private of the Virginia Continental Line; that he was placed on the pension roll February 28, 1833, having been granted an annual pension of $21.55 to take effect March 4, 1831. If this information comes under your jurisdiction, I shall thank you for a confirmation of the above.
Sincerely yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "E. E. Patton". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned below the closing "Sincerely yours,".
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The Lowndes Savings Bank and Trust Company
527 Preston St., Clarksburg, W. Va.,
Sept. 10, 1928.
Pension Department
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me Revolutionary War records of the following soldiers:
John Ryan of Virginia Continental line, granted a pension while residing in Randolph County, Virginia.
Simon (or Simeon) Harris of Virginia Continental line granted a pension while a resident of Randolph County, Virginia.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours,
Walter M. Elliott 527 Preston St., Clarksburg, W. Va.

Morristown, Tenn. May 12, 1926.
Winfield Scott, Commissioner United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Rev. & 1812 War Section.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
On April 12, 1926 I mailed you a letter in reply to your letter of Jan. 27, 1926, in which you stated; "if you wish the history of Simeon Harris ( S. 15871), please so state, and the same will be furnished you", and in this letter of April 12, 1926 I ask that the history of Simeon Harris ( S. 15871) be mailed me at once. I have not received reply to this letter nor have I received the history record.
I will greatly appreciate your mailing me this history at once.
Respectfully,
(Mrs.) Chas. L. Morgan

MORRISTOWN, TENN. April 12, 1926.
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner. United States Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Rev. & 1812 War Section.
Washington , D. C.
Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of Jan. 27, 1926 in which you state that, "if I want the history of Simeon Harris ( S. 15871), same will be furnished me", beg to state that I shall greatly appreciate your mailing me this history as early as possible. Thanking you in advance for your promptness,
Respectfully,
(Mrs) Chas. L. Morgan
319 S. Henry St.,
Ellis

MORRISTOWN, TENN. Dec. 14, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like very much to obtain a full record of the Revolutionary war service of Simon Harris, resident of Randolph county, Va., also a private of the Virginia Continental line, was placed on pension roll Feb. 24 8 , 1833 4 , his pension beginning March 4, 1831.
A prompt reply will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
(Mrs) Chas. L. Morgan
319 South Henry St., Morristown, Tenn.

15871 INVALID.
File No. 15871
Simeon Harris
Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Jan 17 - Mrs Chas S Morgan info Simon Harris not Simeon etc cont. 1926 May 19 - Hirt to Mrs Chas S Morgan Aug 1929 Apr 19 - " Walter H. Elliott Aug 1929 Nov 30 - " Hon E. E. Patton M.E.E. 1932 Apr 11 - " Mr R. S. Harris Oct 1933 Mar 25 - Hirt to Mrs Simeon Harris Oct 1933 Oct 12 - Hirt to Mrs Simeon Harris Oct 1939 Aug 10 - Mrs Isabella C. Norton also doli of Simeon not on file in this pp. 1926

Simeon Harris's papers copied by R. Burdine 13 th March 1835- were handed to W. G. Singleton Aug. 13. 1839, ac- companied by Burdine's aff t as to the copy & the aff t of J. L. E. as to the disposition of the original
Also see endorsement on back of admitted packet, which states that
"original papers sent to W. G. Singleton U.S. Dist. Atty. Mar. 13. 1835."

I HEREBY certify, that the accompanying pages numbered from one to Seven, inclusive , are truly copied from the originals in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Department of War.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That JAMES L. EDWARDS, who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this twenty-sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty = six .
Lee Hall
Secretary of War.