Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15459, Stephen Holladay, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Holladay, Stephen Holliday
S. 15459
CONTENTS
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Let to Pen ag d H. Hickman, Sept. 6. 1836
March 1837
26505 Kentucky
Stephen Holliday of Blacklee in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com ny commanded by Captain Craig of the reg t commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Feb y 1834 and the sum of _____ e Dollars 50 Cents
Arrears to the 14th of Sept r 91.67 Pens on ant. allowance ending March 1883 $110 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 45

29. 502
Stephen Holladay Re
for 1779 for 112 $36 \frac{66}{100}
Steven Holladay's Declaration for a Pension
Yo. Wharton Allen H. R.
4/1834 45.
Hon. C. Allen
21 2 100

State of Kentucky Clarke County set 3.
On this 12 th day of February 1834 personally appeared, before me Edmund W. Hookaday one of the Judges of the Court of Clarke County Steven Holliday, a resident of Clarke County and State of Kentucky aged seventy three years past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath, make the following declara- tion in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
The first tour he served was in a volunteer company commanded by Captain John Craig. The company was raised in Spottsylvania County Virginia where he resided at the time he volun- teered and joined said company. He was a private, and volunteered to serve three months or longer if found necessary. He is not now able to state with certainty, after so long a lapse of time, the exact period when he joined said company and served in it. The best of his recol- lection is however that it was in the month of August either of the year 1798 or 1799 he is not certain which year. The said company rendevoused at New Market. It was then

marched to old Williamsburgh, and drew its arms at the grove near that place where said company was stationed. The company remained there sometime, and was marched and countermarched in that neighborhood until its services not being longer required it was discharged in the month of October by a certain Col. Hickman, whether a regular or a militia officer he cannot say. He got no written discharge. His service during that tour to the best of his recollection was at least two months. He has no recollection of said company joining any other part of the army.
The next tour he served, he was drafted as a militia man. He still resided in Spotsylvania County Virginia. He was a private in a company of militia raised in said county and commanded by Captain Harry Stutfield. He entered the service in the month of September 1780 as well as he now recollects. Said company to which he belonged was marched down below Richmond to a place called Cabin Point and from there to Old Petersburg, and shortly afterwards the company was dismissed. He got no written discharge. His service that tour was at least three months. He states that his memory has become very deficient, and he is not able to recollect the name of the Colonel who commanded the regiment to which he belonged, nor any of the officers except those belonging to his own company.
The third tour he served was in the

Spring of the year 1781 - He was again drafted as a militia man - as well as he recollects it was in the mouth of April He still resided in Spotts- ylvania, Virginia - The Captain who commanded his company did not live in his neighborhood but was a stranger, and although he seems ready to utter his name, he cannot recollect it for his life - He must again observe that old age and infirmity have very much impaired his recollections - Said company was marched near Richmond and joined the army un- der the Marquis La Fayette, He was with La Fayette during his retreat, and they retreated and passed a place called Scotch Town and from there across Pamunkey river at a place called Davenport's Ford, and from there past Mataponi church in Spottsylvania county, and on to the Rappahannock ford, and between that place, and a place called Boar's bridges, a junction was formed with the army under General Wayne - The British then commenced a retreat, and the American Army under the Marquis and General Wayne followed them - He was discharged about twenty five miles from old Williamsburg, where the American army had halted for a while - He does not recollect the names of any of the officers in the army during said time except those he has named, he did not get a written discharge, if he did he has lost it - It was in July when he was discharged, having served that tour at least three months -

The fourth and last tour he served, he was again drafted as a militia man in a company of militia commanded by his brother Captain Lewis Holliday, which company was also raised in Spottsylvania county Virginia - He entered the service in said company in the month of August 1781. He was marched to Williamsburgh, and his company there joined a regiment commanded by Col. Mauryweather. This Major was called Harden-aw - He was then marched on to Little York, to the siege of Cornwallis, and assisted at said siege until the surrender of the British army - He was then engaged in guarding the British prisoners to Fredericksburg. The army at said siege was commanded by Gen. Washington - His company was stationed on the York side - He has no recollection of any of the regular officers by name unless it be Col. Dab, who he believes was a regular - His company was with the militia and he was mostly among them - He served during that tour at least three months, and it was late in the month of November when he was discharged, after having performed said duty in guarding the prisoners - His whole service as herein detailed in the revolutionary war was at least eleven months and perhaps a little upwards, as a private -
He states that he was born in Spottsylvania county, Virginia, on the 8th day of September 1760 - He has a record of his age

taken from one made by his father in a large bible, which was kept by his brother James Holliday in his lifetime, after his father's death. He lived in Spottsylvania County Virginia all the time of the revolutionary war. And con- tinued to live in that State until the year 1788 when he moved into the State of Kentucky and since the year 1790 has been living where he at present resides in Clarke County He states that he has no documentary evidence to prove his service, and that he knows of no person living by whom he can prove his services, or whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He had five brothers in the Army of the United States, during the revolutionary war, three of them were with him at the siege of Cornwallis, but they are all dead -
He states that he is known in his pres- ent neighborhood to Col. Thomas C. Green Richard Hickman, Patrick Lafayatte, William Witt, General William Pruitt, John Morton, Reverend John Morton, Reverend John Alexander, Linchfield Burbridge and others who can all testify as to his char- acter for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim what- ever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency

of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Stephen Holliday
We John Alexander — a clergyman resi- ding in Blount County, and Thomas G. Green — residing in the same County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Steven Holliday who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three years of age, and that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Alexander Thomas G. Green
And the said Edmund M. Cockrady one of the Judges of said County Court does hereby declare his opinion, after the investiga- tion of the matter, and after putting the

interrogatories prescribed by the War Depart- ment, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states And he further certifies that it appears to him that John Alexander who has signed the proceeding certificate, and sworn to the same in his presence is a clergyman resident in the county of Clarke, and that Thomas G Green who has also signed and sworn to the same in his presence is a resident in Clarke County, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I further certify that said Stephen Kollid- ay cannot from old age and bodily infirm- ity attend the court to make his declaration without at least great inconvenience, or per- haps personal suffering - and also that said declaration aforesaid was subscribed and sworn to on this day by the said Stephen Kolliday. Given under my hand this 12 th day of February 1834. Edmund M. Workaday Sp.c.c
Con th of the Clarke County at 3 I James P Bullock clerk of the Clarke county court do hereby certify that the said Edmund M Workaday is, and was at the date of the proceedings aforesaid, a judge of the Clarke county court, and that the foregoing are the original proceedings, before said justice in the matter of the application of Stephen Kolliday for a Pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 15 th day of February 1834. ttc James P Bullock clerk

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. AWF
November 26, 1929.
Robert Stuart Sanders, 3650 Spottwood, Memphis, Tennessee.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15459, it appears that Stephen Holladay (pensioned Holliday) was born September 8, 1760 in Spottsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in said Spottsylvania County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows:
From August 1778 or 1779, two months in Captain John Craig's Company.
From September 1780, three months in Captain Harry Stubblefield's Company.
From April 1781, three months, names of officers not stated.
From August 1781, three months in Captain Lewis Holladay's Company (soldier's brother), Colonel Merriweather's Regiment, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 12, 1834, while a resident of Clarke County, Kentucky.
Soldier married ----- Hickman, her given name is not stated, nor are the dates of marriage and death of wife on record.
Soldier died in March 1837.
There are no data relative to children.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

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15459
INVALID.
File No. 15459
Stephen Holliday
Pre Civil War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 185
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914. May 11. History to Virginia Sue Campbell. Letter with Cl. W. 1768 James Hickman Fr.
1924-Mch. 22-Hist to Eliza J.
Wiggins aut. at reirated Hist
1925-Jan. 6-Hist to Mrs. J. S.
Stevenson aut.
1926-July 2-Hist to Mrs. Joseph
Wiggins aut.
1927-Feb. 1-Hist to Eliza
Wiggins aut.
1929-Nov. 26-Hist to Robert
Stewart Saunders aut.

Stephen Holliday, Kentucky Vol at $ 36:66 - Act 7 June 1832.
Be pleased to say up to what time he was last paid?
Plas in Office
Sept. 6. 1836. }
He was paid to the 4 th March 1834 JH

Sept 6 Stephen Holliday Kennebec
Full
Colo. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Wm

J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions Washington City
Lexington Ky.
Aug. 30. 1836
Dr. Sir
Enclosed please find the Pension Certificate of Stephen Holliday of Clarke County - he has not drawn his pension since April 1834. hence by the rules of the department his papers are required to be sent to you, for your orders. I also send you proof of Identity made by myself - he married my Father's sister, and I have known him ever since I knew any thing, having been born and raised within one mile of him. I will thank you to give the agent here the customary orders to pay him his pension on the presentation of the proper Vouchers.
I am dear Sir Respectfully Yr Mo. obt. Servt
James L. Hickman

Olathe Kansas
November 30, 1926
Commissioner Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir.
Can you inform me about Stephen Holladay's mil- itary record - as to what company from Spottsylvania Co - Va - he was in, and whether he held any position other than a private. Also was his pension (S 15459) granted for wounds or just service? Was his brother or other relative an officer in the same company. I

have been informed so, & wish to be assured of it.
He was pensioned Holliday
I am anxious to have his record make as good showing as possible, and hope you can help me by additional data. I thank you very much for your information of March 22, 1924. I especially desire to know if any of his brothers were officers in the same company - as that will help, and I have been so informed. Very sincerely
(Jewell Co)
Eliza J. Wiggins Ottawa Kansas

Olathe Kansas
April 15, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me all information you have concerning the Revolu- tionary War Record of
Stephen Holliday (or Holladay) first of Spotsylvania Co. Virginia, and afterward of Clark Co. Ky- where he received a pension.
I wish very much to learn if possible - place and date of his birth, date of marriage, name of wife - I think he died

2 Cannot give the date but I think the pension records will tell that.
What rank did he have if any in the army, and in what way was he entitled to his pension?
All the information you may favor me with will be much appreciated.
Very sincerely yours (Mrs) Joseph Wiggins Otego
(Jewell County) Kansas

Mrs. J. L. STEVENSON
LUSK, WYOMING
Dec. 15, 1924
Pension Bureau, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Do you have any record of Stephen Holliday, who served in Virginia, and died in Kentucky, applying for pension? Would appreciate very much any information you can give me on this line.
Yours truly,
Laura Stevenson

Olathe Kansas February 18, 1824
Dear Sirs, Please inform me whether you have on your lists the following names Captain John Waller King's Queen Co Va captain in year of 1812
widow's name Frances Waller who later moved to Kentucky - was claim ever made for pension as captain Waller died of fever or illness contracted in that war?
Robert Waller of King & Queen War of Revolution
Benjamin Waller ditto
Stephen Holliday - Spotsylvania Co. Va later moved to Kentucky - fought in Revolution
Any other Holliday claims - from Virginia or Kentucky. I am most anxious for information on these points.
Very sincerely Elihu J. Wiggins
(Jewell Co)
Olathe Kansas

XXXX/ X FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ROBERT STUART SANDERS, MINISTER XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
3650 Spottswood, Memphis, Tennessee. October 8, 1929.
The Pension Office. Revolutionary War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Have you the record of Stephen Holladay of Clark County, Kentucky who was pensioned as a soldier in the Revolutionary War ? Have you the data concerning his wife Anna Hickman? I would like to know where and when they were both born, and when they both died, and any facts contained in your records.
Thanking you for a prompt reply, I am,
Very truly yours,
Robert Stuart Sanders Robert Stuart Sanders.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Ans
February 1, 1927
Eliza J. Wiggin Otego Kans
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15459, it appears that Stephen Holladay (pensioned Holliday) was born September 8, 1760 in Spottsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in said Spottsylvania County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows-
From August 1778 or 1779, two months in Captain John Craig's Company.
From September 1780, three months in Captain Harry Stubblefield's Company.
From April 1781, three months, names of officers not stated.
From August 1781, three months in Captain Lewis Holladay's Company (soldier's brother), Colo-

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nel Harriwether's Regiment, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 12, 1834, while a resident of Clarke County, Kentucky.
Soldier married ----- Hickman, her given name is not stated, nor are the dates of marriage and death of wife on record.
Soldier died in March 1837. There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 6, 1925.
Mrs. J. L. Stevenson, Lusk, Wyo.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15459, it appears that Stephen Holladay (pensioned Holliday) was born September 8, 1760 in Spottsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in August 1778 or 1779 and served two months as a private in Captain John Craig's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in September 1780 and served three months in Captain Harry Stubblefield's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in April 1781 and served three months, names of officers not stated.
He enlisted in August 1781 and served three months in Captain Lewis Holladay's Company (soldier's brother), ak

In reply to letter of Rev. and 1812 Ware Session.
Colonel Merriwether's Virginia Regiment and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 12, 1834, while a resident of Clarke County, Kentucky.
Soldier married ----- Hickman, her given name is not stated nor are the dates of marriage and death of wife widow on record.
Soldier died in March 1837. There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

March 22, 1934.
Eliza J. Wiggins, Otego, Kans.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15459, it appears that Stephen Holladay pensioned Holliday was born September 8, 1760 in Spottsylvania County, Virginia, and resided there when he enlisted in the Revolutionary War.
He was allowed pension, for eleven months service as a private in the Virginia troops, on his application executed February 12, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Clarke County, Kentucky.
Soldier married -----Hickman, given name and date of marriage not stated. He died in March 1837. There is no data relative to children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Abberviale of record

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Stephen Holladay a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 15,459.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1778 or 1779 2 mos. Priv. John Craig ✓ Va.   Sept. 1780. 3 " Harry Stubblefield ✓   April, 1781. 3 " names of officers not remembered.   August 1781 3 " * Lewis Holladay Merriweather    * Soldier's brother.
Battles engaged in, siege of Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Spotsylvania Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 12, 1834. His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Clarke Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, B. Sept. 8, 1760, Spotsylvania Co. Va.
Remarks: Soldier married _____ Hickman (dates of marriage and death of wife not stated.)
Soldier died in March, 1837.
There is no data relative to children.
Very respectfully,
H. B. { Date of death taken from Agency Book.
Commissioner.