Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4300 3/4, William Gray, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Gray, William Susanna
R. 4300 \frac{3}{4}
CONTENTS

Declaration of Susanna Gray for a Pension under Act July 4 th 1836~

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836 — State of Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
On this 24 th day of August, 1840, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Susanna Gray, a resident of said County and State aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 —
That she is the Widow of William Gray, deceased, late of Prince Edward and formerly of Cumberland County, Virginia, who was a private and Sergeant of Infantry in the Virginia State line, on State establishment, in the War of the Revolution —
She declares that she was married to the said William Gray on the 29 th April, 1777, and prior to his first entrance in the service of his country —
She recollects that in the year 1777, he enlisted or was drafted under Capt J. Williams, for the term of three years, and served about Petersburg and other places in Virginia, the particulars of which, from old age, bodily infirmity, and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot now call to recollection — She recollects distinctly that he was confined to the Virginia State service only, and never marched out of State — She cannot state precisely how long he was in service altogether, and therefore prefers to rely on the statement of others, whose certificates accompany this De-

declaration — She knows that he served at least two years, for which time, she claims a Pension —
She further declares that she was married to the said William Gray in the County of Amelia by old person Saunders of the Old Episcopal Church on the 29 th day of April, 1777; that her husband the aforesaid William Gray, died on the 14 th day of June, 1826, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period and still continues to be his widow, and has never intermarried — she further declares that she married him prior to the last period of his service, all of which will more readily appear by reference to the accompanying proof —
Susanna Gray
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace this 24 th day of August, 1840 — Wm Mathews J.P.
State of Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I William Mathews an acting Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs. Susan Gray, widow of said William Gray, deceased, and do consider her from old age and bodily infirmity, unable to attend the County Court of P. Edward in order to make the foregoing Declaration — I further certify, that she is a credible person and her statement entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand this 24 th day of August, 1840 —
Wm Mathews J.P.

Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I Edwin Gray do hereby certify that William Gray, late of the said County, departed this life on the 14 th day of June, 1826, leaving at the time of his death, his widow Susanna Gray, who is still alive, resident in said County, and has never intermarried, but still continues the widow of said William Gray.
Edwin Gray
sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 th day of August, 1840. I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand the date last mentioned.
Wm Mathews J.P.
I Francis J. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia, certify that William Mathews is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 21 st day of September 1840.
F. J. Worsham Clk.

James I copied the 5182 Vindia James March the Lockhart 9th the Second day P Peter Vane Edward Vance Edward 1788 1837 L. H. C.

William Gray was born February the 25. 1845 Susanna Gray was born October 17. 1856. William & Susanna Gray was married April the 29. 1877.
William Gray died at June 1896 Polley Gray was born February the 2nd. 1878. Sally Gray was born March the 24. 1880.
Lucy Gray was born July the 3rd. 1882
Mildred W. Gray was born April the 20. 1885
James Gray was born April the 15. 1888.
Edwin Gray was born March the 22nd 1894.
William Gray was born August 27 1893.
Betsy Gray was born October 28. 1896
Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I Susanna Gray, widow of William Gray, deceas- ed, do hereby certify and declare that the two pa- per hereto annexed, contain the Family Register of said William Gray & Children &c and that the same is true and correct, and entirely in his own hand writing - Susanna Gray
sworn to and subscribed this 24 th day of August, 1880, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid - Wm Matthews J.P.

Oct 28/1996
Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I Susanna Gray, widow of William Gray, deceased, do hereby certify and declare that the two papers hereto annexed, contains the Family Register of said William Gray & children &c and that the same is true and correct, and entirely in his own hand writing - Susanna Gray
sworn to and subscribed this 24 th day of August, 1840, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid - Wm Matthews J. P.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk, of the court of Prince Edward county, in the State of Virginia, certify that William Matthews is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 21 st day of September 1840. B. J. Worsham Clk

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July 17, 1931
Miss Frances T. Reynolds 3226 East 8th Street Kansas City, Missouri
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS aw
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 4300 7 , that William Gray was born February 25, 1745, place not given.
He married April 29, 1777, in Amelia County, Virginia, Susanna (her maiden name not given) who was born October 17, 1756.
He died June 14, 1826, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and it was stated that he had formerly lived in Cumberland County, Virginia.
The widow, Susanna, applied for pension August 24, 1840, while living in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and alleged that William Gray enlisted in 1777 and served as a private and sergeant of Virginia troops, under Captain I. or J. Williams, and served at least two years.
Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of the alleged service, which was the requirement of the pension law.
In 1853 it was stated that the widow, Susanna, had "died a few years since."

William and Susanna Gray had the following children:
Polley born February 2, 1778 Sally " March 24, 1780 Lucy " July 3, 1782 Mildred W. " April 20, 1785 James " April 15, 1788 Edwin " March 22, 1791 William " August 27, 1793 Betsey " October 28, 1796
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILIER Assistant to Administrator

No 7.872.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct House February 14 th 1853-
Sir,
The enclosed papers have been returned by me for several years, in hopes of procuring some additional testimony - I do not think that any more can be obtained, or at least the prospect is a bad one, seeing that most of the old soldiers are dead & some Mrs Gray the applicant died a few years since, leaving a large family of children -
In case, the Department is disposed to allow the claim in whole, or in part, I will then get a Certificate of Court as to date of her death, and the names of the surviving children -
The family is very poor and in destitute circumstances, in consequence of which I have to use all possible economy in the prosecution of the claim -
I am, Sir, very respectfully
your Obt Servt &c &c
Wm J. B. Bedford
James E. Heath Esq Commt of Pensions Washington City D.C.

M. J. B. Bedford.
June 3/53

Pension Office June 3 1853
Sir The application of Susannah Gray widow of William of Va. has been examined and filed under the act of July 4 1836, and I have to inform you that it you are correct in the sup- position that no farther proof of ser- vice can be adduced, it will be up- on to attempt the further prosecu- tion of the claim. She is in no way identified as the widow of the soldier who did render service in the war of the Revolution
W. J. Bedford Esq.
Charlotte C.H. Va.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 10 th day of June 1783 , in the name of William Govey as a Sergeant of Infantry for £ 80 8 3, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
p. 75.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
29 th day of August 18 40.
J. H. Heath
AUDITOR.

No 7,872. Susannah Grey, widow of William re
N. B. Bedford June 3/53
31 4300.27
Ad July 4/1836

June 10, 1922.
Mrs. H. J. Koester, Jr. 501 Moore St. Bristol, Va.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 26 th April, 1922. you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 4300 2 it appears that William Gray was born February 25, 1745. He was a resident of Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties, Virginia. He married in Amelia County, Virginia, April 29, 1777, Susanna, maiden name not stated, and he died June 14, 1826. She was born October 17, 1756.
The widow Susanna applied for pension August 24, 1840, while living in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and alleged that William Gray enlisted in 1777 and served as a private and sergeant of Virginia Troops, under Captain I Williams, length of service not stated. Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish satisfactory proof of service as required by the pension laws.

Their children were:
Polley born February 2, 1778. Sally " March 24, 1780. Lucy " July 3, 1782. Mildred W. " April 20, 1785. James " April 15, 1788. Edwin " March 23, 1791. William " August 27, 1793. Betsey " October 28, 1796.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Miss Frances T. Reynolds 3226 East 8th Street Kansas City, Mo.
Personal request for list July 13, 1931
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF THE GEOLOGIST
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501 Moore Street Bristol, Virginia April 26, 1922
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;
Am enclosing you correspondence received from the War Department, which explains itself.
The Wm. Gray whose record I wish was born

in Prince Edward County, Va., Feb. 20, 1745, and died there June 14, 1826. The identification of this man through your department would be very much appreciated.
Yours truly
Mrs H. J. Roester, Jr.
501 Moore St.
Bristol, Virginia.
Wm Gray

4300 3/4
P. O. Susannah Gray
Service: (Williams)
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Causes of rejection not found on printed list of 1852
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1902 June 10. That to Mrs. J. Hester and 1931 July 17. List to Miss Frances J. Reynolds. "Mrs."