Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1906, John Grier, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 6
Grier, John
S 1906
carded
CONTENTS
This Envelope Includes
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
THW d from GAO

over  FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
to  Received from GAO
11/15/71

JONESBOROUGH AGENCY. October 7 th 1844
Received of WILLIAM K. BLAIR, Agent for paying Pensions fifteen dollars
Dollars Seventy five Cents, being for three months Pension and nine days
pension of John Cunnely from the 4 th day of March 1844
to the 13 th day of June 1844 for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$15.75 J. Cunnely Adm. of John Cunnely

Ordinance No 7.041. Jonesboro. Tennessee. John Green Grier.
Wartee Co in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Patterson of the Regt command by Col. Robinson in the N. Carolina Star 17. March from 1779.
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee at the rate of 56. Dollars 16 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of July 1839 and sent to Hon John Blair No of Rep
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 - $ 113. 32 1/2 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1. Sept 33. " 28. 33
$ 141. 65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. G. Evans Clerk, Book E Vol. 6. Page 125

Tr. Cir. sent to Jonesboro Ag 9. Nov. 7. 1835. Set to Mr. Willett same date.
Transf d to Ind a (Richmond Ag 9) Dec 8. 1835 from 4 Sept. 1834 & not n of transfer & new cert in the name of John Grier, sent to Rev. Rushville Ind a -
see letter to E. Coffin, acting as P. Agt. Richmond, Ind a March 20. 1837.
Cir to Rev Agt - 5 March 1840
Cir to P. Agt. Madison Ind a 21 May 1840
let to Hon. A. McClellan.
Transferred to Jonesborough East Tennessee from 4th Septem- -ber 1839 - see let. enclosing notification sent to the Hon. A. McClellan House of Representatives June 4th 1840 -
Augt. 13. 1840. see let. to
Saml. Rhea -
Order to pay 8 letters to G. H. Nichols 14 Sept 1840

State of Tennessee Carroll County
On this 28th  18th day of September personally appeared in open court before the circuit court of Carroll County now sitting John Gager a resident of Carroll County State of Tennessee, aged sixty nine years the 17th day of February next, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That he volunteered in the County of Washington North Carolina now Tennessee in the year 1779 for a six months tour of duty under Lt. John Sevier, his Lieutenant Colonel Charles Robison, his Captain, John Patterson, his Lieutenant Simon Kenton, He was stationed as an Indian spy at Hardin's Station, on Dick Creek then in Washington County North Carolina, which in service, Lieutenant Kenton with wife and five children, who were living near Hardin's Station, were killed by the Indians. He & others pursuing the Indians some distance, but could not overtake them, he set out on this tour of duty in the month of May & continuing in service he thinks near six months, but can not state positively the time, he was discharged at the station, got no written discharge.
He again volunteered at the same place in the year 1780 for six months under Lt. John Sevier, his Captain was James Gibson, his Lieutenant Capt. Greene, he was stationed on the frontier of Washington County, he set out on this campaign in the month of February, & continuing in service about five months, got no written discharge.
The third time he volunteered in the place of John Sevier at the same place in the month of September 1780 under Lt. John Sevier, his Lieutenant Col. was Charles Robison, his Captain Jacob Brown, He crossed the Yellow Mountain at the Yellow Spot, had seven foraging General Campbell & Col. Shelby in what is now Carroll County, Tennessee. He

Island Ford of Roan River & camped at the Conyn and was in the Battle of Kings Mountain, where he received a wound in the cap of his right knee which wound at times pains him to this day when he walks much, he substituted for three months & continuing in service until discharged, which he thinks was two months. No written discharge was given him.
He again volunteered at the same place in the year 1781 for three months under Col. John Lewis, Jacob Brown was his captain. They marched to the Cherokee Nation to the Chickamauga towns, & burnt the towns. They set out in the month of Sept r he thinks he thinks & remained in service about one month. They suffered much with cold & hunger. Got no written discharge. He again volunteered at the same place in 1781 or 82 not certain as to time for three months, under Col. John Lewis, captain Lewis was his captain. They marched to the Cherokee Nation to the Overhill town burnt the towns. Killed five Indians, took fifteen prisoners Not far from this town, captain Lewis my captain was wounded. We made an effort to get him home, got him in to the Greasy Cove Washington County, where he died he was in service two months, got no written discharge.
In the year 1782 he again volunteered at the same place under Col. John Lewis, John Patterson was his captain, for three months. They marched to the Cherokee Nation & fought the Indians at the Blue Springs near in Blount County Tennessee, Col. Lewis was victorious. Killed about nineteen of the enemy, after the battle he returned a few miles & camped at Boyd's Creek. At this place he fell off of a stump & got two of his toes broke, he was sent home by Col. Lewis with two men to aid him, having only been in service three weeks. After this he again volunteered at the same place in the year of 1782 for twenty days, under captain McFarland, they marched

to the Bald Mountain, near what is now the line between Tennessee & North Carolina, killed on a Sunday and returned, having been in service Eighteen days, got no written discharge. The Applicant further states that he can not precisely state the sum total of the time that he was in the service of his country, but is full confident that he was in service at least Sixteen Months, that there is no Minute on his immediate vicinity that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except Andrew Taylor who's deposition is hereto annexed
He hereby relinquishes any claim 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 to his knowledge Sworn to & subscribed the day & year John Grier aforesaid in open court
Attest A. M. Cartee clk By Wm B Cartee D.C.
We Isaac Taylor and Archibald Williams then being Mr Gilligman's assistant in John Grier's immediate vicinity hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Grier who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he is repeating and believes in the truth thereof when he assumed to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Isaac Taylor Arch. Williams Sworn to & subscribed in open court 18th Sept 1832 Attest A. M. Cartee clk
By Wm B Cartee D.C.
I Andrew Taylor do hereby certify that I served a term of duty with John Grier the applicant for a pension to the Overhill Towns - Cherokees in the year I think of 1780 or 1781 for a service Three Months. But do recollect Certainly the term Grier was in service. But have no recollection of his being discharged before and further certify that I believe he served several other terms. Attest A. M. Cartee clk. Andrew Taylor Sworn to & subscribed By Wm B Cartee D.C.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrog- atories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies, that it app- ears to him that Isaac Taylor & Archibald Williams & An- drew Taylor who have signed the preceding certificates are Resident citizens of Carter County & are such the persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Isaac Taylor Archibald Williams Andrew Taylor
I Alfred Carter Clerk of the Circuit Court of Carter County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Green for a pension. In testimony whereof I Alfred M. Carter clerk of our said Court at office in Elizabethton the 19 th day of Septem- ber 1832, have affixed my name, and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office
A. M. Carter clk By Wm B Carter DC
11655
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Alfred M Carter clerk & William B Cartes his deputy & know them to be clerk & deputy & that the above certificate is in the proper handwriting of the said William B Cartes, I also know that there is no public seal of the office. September 19 th 1832
John Blair M 1 st Congressional District of the State of Tennessee

John Green.
adms.
Voucher for himself from 1st March 1844
To 13th June 1844
15 75 100
(56)
Jonesboro, Tenn.
371. 1844
Box 26
C 262

united States of America
State of Tennessee Sullivan County Be it known that before me Benjamin L. Dunaway a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Jacob Crumley senior and made oath in due form of law that he is the administrator of John Grier the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead and to whom a certificate of pension was issued of which the following is a true copy
War department Revolutionary claim duplicate
Certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832 John Grier of the state of Tennessee who was a private in the war of the Revolution is entitled to Receive Fifty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semiannually on the 4th of March and 4th of September in every year Given at the war office of the United States this ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty five
Lewis Cass Secretary
of War
Examined and countersigned
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of pensions
That the deceased pensioner Resided in Sullivan County in the state of Tennessee at the time of his death and had Resided there for the space of five years past and that previous thereto he Resided in the County of Rush and state of Indiana the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied sworn to and subscribe as before me this the second day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty four
B. L. Dunaway Justice
Jacob Crumley
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

State of Tennessee Sullivan County
September Session one thousand eight hundred forty four I. Jacob T. Mespick clerk of the county court of Sullivan County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that John Grier was a pensioner of the united states at the rate of fifty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum and was a Resident of the county of Sullivan and State of Tennessee and died on the thirteenth day of June one thousand Eight hundred and forty four leaving no widow but sundry children I further certify that it was ordered by said court that letters of administration issue of which the following is a true copy
State of Tennessee Sullivan County, to wit whereas at a court for said county held on the first monday in September 1844 it was Represented that John Grier late of said county had departed this life without making his last will and testament in writing wherefor on motion of Jacob Grunly senior who entered into bonds with approved security and took the oath of administration, it was ordered by the court that letters issue to him accordingly
I, Jacob T. Mespick clerk of the said County in pursuance of the act of assembly in such cases made and provided and in obedience to the foregoing order of court do issue this Letter of administration hereby authorising and empowering the said Jacob Grunly senior well and truly to collect and administer all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said John Grier deceased in all matters and things concerning the same according to Law Given under my hands at office in Blountville the second day of September 1844 Jacob T. Mespick Clerk By B. L. Dulaney D.C.

and I further certify that Benjamin L Dulaney Esqr whose name appears to the within is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand writing in testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal of office at offices in Blountville this the 2 nd second day of October
one thousand eight hundred and forty four Jacob T. Messick Clerk
By B L Dulaney D.C.

Application for a transfer
State of Tennessee, Sullivan County
On this twenty second day of February 1840. Before me, the subscriber, a justice of the peace for the said County of Sullivan, personally appeared John Grier, who, on his oath, declares, that he is the same person, who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Jacob Brown, in the regiment commanded by Col John Sevier, in the service of the United States and was at the battle of Kings mountain that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Tennessee. Jonesboro Agency, in the first place, and that it was transferred from said Agency of Jonesboro to that of Indiana (Richmond) from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in Sullivan County, Tennessee, where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable at Jonesboro, in future, the following are his reasons for removing from Rush County Indiana to Sullivan County Tennessee, and there , when he moved to Indiana, he had three sons living there, that one of them has since died, another moved from there to Missouri and the third has moved back to this country with whom he came and that he now lives with a daughter and that he had not his health when in that country
He states that his pension, was first payable at Richmond Indiana and then at Madison Indiana, where he drew his pension to Sept 4 th 1839.
Sworn and subscribed before me the date first above written
David Sharon J. Grier

State of Tennessee Sullivan County
On this twenty second day of February 1840. before the subscriber, an acting justice of the peace for said County, personally appeared Jacob Crimley S r . who on his oath declares that he was well acquainted with John Krier, whose name appears to the foregoing Affidavit, before he moved to Indiana, that he knew him to be a pensioner then - that he was present last fall at Madison Indiana, where he drew his pension and that the said John Krier is the person described in the foregoing Affidavit. David Crimley Sworn and subscribed before me the date first above written
David Shaver Jr. Justice of the peace
I certify that Jacob Crimley S r . who has testified, as above, to the identity of John Krier, is a person of veracity - Given under my hand & Seal Feb 22. 1840.
David Shaver Jr. Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee Sullivan County I, John C. Rutledge Clerk of the County Court of said County Do hereby certify that David Shaver Jr. Esq. whose name appears to the within affidavits and certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County. Given under my hand at Office this 22 nd day of February 1840
John C. Rutledge Clerk

Blountville. Aug. 24. 1840
Dear P. L. Edwards
Sir
At the request of Mr. Grier, I send you his original certificate with his application for a transfer of the same to the Jonesboro Agency
How can direct to care of P. L. Edwards
Sam. Rhea

11655
Carter County —
Tennessee
Geo Green
from 177.9 minutes 17 months.
$56.66 100
Humble No Plain

Ino Green  BRIEF in the case of  of Carter County  - in the State of  Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? before a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     vol Sterson   ditt In 1779 6 Gen. Colo Chs Robinson & Captn Pat   ditt 1780 5 Colo Senior & Captn Gibson   ditt 1780 3 Subsisted Colo Senior & Captn Brown   vol 1781 1 Col Senior & Captn Brown   in 1781 or 2 3 Colo Senior & Captn Brown   in 1782 2 Three weeks Capt. Garland   he says 1782 18 in Kings Mountain where he was wounded   his service what battles was he engaged? He was in several other engagements   was at 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? No Carolina now Tennessee Washington   most 14 months -  
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by a living witness on part of his service & there testimony evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John V. Hinton
Examining Clerk.

July 17, 1939
Mrs. Ellen G. Rees 1631 South 13 East Salt Lake City, Utah
RA-J/AWF John Grier S. 1906
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Greer, a pensioner living in 1840 in Sullivan County, Tennessee with Jacob Crumbly.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 1906, based upon service of John Grier in the War of the Revolution.
John Grier (as his signature is shown in the claim) was born February 17, 1764, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
Patterson John Grier volunteered in Washington County, North Carolina (later Tennessee) sometime in May, 1779, served six months as private in Captain John Patterson's company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, he was stationed in Hardens Station on Lick Creek, as a spy. He volunteered sometime in February, 1780, served five months in Captain James Gibson's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment, stationed on the frontiers of Washington County. He enlisted in the month of September, 1780, served two months in Captain Jacob Brown's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment, was in the battle of King's Mountain, where wounded in the wounded

right knee. He enlisted in the month of September, 1781, served about one month in Captain Jacob Brown's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment, marched to the Cherokee Nation, and burned some towns. He marched again to the Cherokee Nation, in Captain Davis' company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment, killed five Indians, and took fifteen prisoners. He served in 1782, three weeks in Captain John Patterson's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment, was in a battle with the Indians at the "Blue Springs". He served again in 1783, about eighteen days in Captain McFarland's company, in pursuit of Indians.
The soldier, John Grier, was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Carter County, Tennessee.
He was living in 1835 in Rush County, Indiana, and stated that he had three sons living in that county. In 1840, he was living in Sullivan County, Tennessee, and stated that one of his sons had died, recently, one son had moved to Missouri, and the other son had returned to Tennessee, and that he, the soldier, was residing with a daughter, her name not shown.
One Jacob Crumley, Sr. was living in 1840 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, and stated that he was well acquainted with the soldier before he moved to Indiana.
Richard Grier and Robert Grier were residents of Rush County, Indiana, in 1835; their relationship to the soldier, John Grier, is not given.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address 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 furnish the following data-
John Grier Certificate # 7041 Issued February 26, 1833 Rate $56.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1833 Tennessee Agency, transferred from Indiana.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 16, 1939
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. Ellen Greer Rees 1631 South 12th East Salt Lake City, Utah
JOHN GREER aw S. 1906 BA-J/MSLF:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter addressed to Mr. P. D. Fallon, Assistant Chief, Records Division, General Accounting Office, which has been referred to this office for further reply in regard to the record of John Greer (S. 1906) whose record was furnished you July 17, 1939.
It is regretted that this office has no further information in regard to the above-named pensioner than that which was furnished you in the report of July 17, 1939.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mr. P. D. Fallon
August 27, 1939
Asst. Chief, Records Division SEP 5 AM 11:00
Wash. D. C.
Dear Sir:
RECEIVED MAIL ROOM
RECEIVED SEP 5 1939 G. A. O. RECORDS DIVISION
I want to thank you for your information and answer relative to the pension of John Greer, my great, great, grandfather, a pensioner of the Revolutionary war, Certificate No. 7,041 Tennessee Agency.
I want to get all I can relative to him or his family and hoping that it will incidentally lead to the names, dates, or residences of his parents.
Now you supplied me his death date which I did not have. The Tennessee Pension book here gives his age at death, now with this date you've given I can confirm one of the two birth dates I have. Because there were other John Greers at the time in that locality every item is invaluable for my research.
If you have access to Mr. Greers application for a pension does he mention his parents or children giving any names, places or dates, his own age then, and what date this pension was granted?
Even the place of residence at the time pension started, every item can lead to a further discovery or clue to follow up.
It has looked hopeless to find out anything about this man and I've been years getting this date you now bring forth so you see how much I appreciate your information.
Sincerely
Mrs. Ellen Greer Rees 1631 So. 12 East

September 12, 1939.
R-119417-DJH
Mrs. Ellen Greer Rees, 1631 South 12th East, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Madam:
Your letter of August 27, 1939, requesting information concerning the pension application of John Grier, Certificate No. 7041, Tennessee Agency, has been referred on this date to the Veterans Administration, Pension Office, Washington, D. C., for consideration and direct reply.
Respectfully,
(Signed) P. D. Fallon
Asst. Chief, Records Division.

September 12, 1939.
B-119417-DJH
Veterans Administration, Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration and direct reply letter, dated August 27, 1939, from Mrs. Ellen Greer Rees, 1631 South 12th East, Salt Lake City, Utah, requesting information concerning the pension application of John Grier, Certificate No. 7041, Tennessee Agency.
The writer has been advised of this reference.
Respectfully,
(Signed) P. D. Fallon
Ast. Chief, Records Division.
Incls.

Salt Lake City, Utah
May 29, 1939
MR. A.D. Hiller Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Dear Sir:
Through your answer John Greer R.4290 BA-J/MLB you helped me find marriage date, death dates, and places of death & residence of my great, great, grandfather and I do thank you. I have tired for years to learn something of this man & this was thrilling to at last, get so much.
Now I find in the book, "Twenty-four Hundred Tennessee Pensioners", by Zella Armstrong a John Greer born 1761, age 79 years in 1840 when he applied for a pension being a Revolutionary soldier. He was then living with Jacob Crumbly in Sullivan Co. Tenn.
Could this be that same John (David?) Greer or Grier? This Book lists pensioners from Va., Pa., North and South Car., etc. Could you investigate this? If it is, it will establish the year of birth which I haven't yet got and may give other slight information, even the slightest item of which may help me to learn more of him and his family.
All your interest and services are very much appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
no signature? Mrs Ellen Greer Rees
1631 South 12 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ellen Greer Rees

New York
1906
1902 July 17 - died to Mrs. Ellen B. Rees co. 3. 1903 Nov. 16 - Mrs. Ellen B. Rees ad. Juv. inf. - mm No. 13.
INVALID.
File No. 1906
John Grier Patrick C. Line
Act: June 7 1882
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 149
[Arrangement of 1870.]

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Rush, Indiana 38.
On this 6 th day of April 183 5 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Rush personally appeared Jo
who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Jacob Brown in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Levis in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Tennessee to Indiana
Because my children removed from Tennessee and I wished to live in the same country with them
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
John G. Nier
Tom D. Wickham
Justice of the Peace
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

The State of Indiana Rush County Set: Now on the 6th day of April 1835 Robert Greer and Richard Greer
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rush aforesaid and after being by me duly sworn makes oath and says that John Greer is the identical person named in the within affidavit: and that he is the same person who signed the within affidavit - that they are well acquainted with him - that he formerly drew his pension in Jonesborough Tennessee Richard Greer
Robert Greer Sworn to, and subscribed before me the undersigned on the day and year above written:
Thos D. M. Wickham (Seal)
Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana Rush County Set: I certify that Robert Greer and Richard Greer, who this day appeared before me, and made the above declarations under oath, are men of veracity
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of April A. D. 1835 Thos D. M. Wickham (Seal) Justice of the Peace

Parkerville Ind 28 Nov 1835
Dear Sir, Ireland is the Certificate of John G. Grew.
Of consent to let him draw his money at Indianapolis he says he will be better accommodated there than any other place -
Please enclose it directed to him, as I shall be absent for the succeeding three months. Respectfully Yours &c M. Willett
J. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions &c

Dec 8 28 Nov.
Feb 2 -
Envelopes Postage & stamps
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

NOV 30 NOV 30
FREE
James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Jonesborough Tenn Nov 22 d 1835.
Sir:
In answer to yours of the 7 th inst I can inform you that John Greer was paid by me from the date of his law under which he was pensioned towards 4 th March 1831 to the 4 th of September 1834 Tho, the last payment from 4 th March 1834 to the 4 th Sept 1834 off 28\frac{33}{100} was suspen- ded on the account of the date of the pension certificate being an- other in the voucher, since when Mr Greer has not drawn but removed from the country. The payment deferred will be fully recognized by Mr Greer, & I apprehend under the circumstances the omission of date in copying the certificate would not be regarded as material when the pensioner recognizes the justice of the same
respectfully
Wm B. Hain

John Greer
ans' May 18 th 33-

State of Indiana Pink County ss I Robert Thompson clerk of the Pink Circuit Court within and for the County of Pink aforesaid do hereby certify that William Dr M. Westham Esquire whose name and seal are affixed to the foregoing Certificate is a justice of the peace of the County of Pink aforesaid duly elected and qualified as such and that I believe the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine And that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts and orders as such On Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Pink Circuit Court at Clarksville this 14 th day of April A.D. 1835
Robert Thompson Clerk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, John Green of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the War of the
Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1837, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this
Twenty Sixth day of February
one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Three
Go - agne

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
No Green further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? supported by the testimony of a member of Congress

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? citizens only XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? in part by a witness If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? all answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

In at Sept 12 1840 W Evans
James L. Edwards Commission Merchant Wharf No. 66

Townboro Sept 21 st 1840 James L Edwards Esq
Sir
Sir Enclosed are the papers in the case of John Eries a pensioner under the act of June 1832. who has failed to apply for his pension for more than one year. and which according to the Comptrol- lers Instructions of Sept 29 th 1834. cannot be paid at this agency without a special order from the commissioner of Pensions auth- orizing the payment. I have therefore to request that you instruct the pension Agent at Townboro Kennebec to pay the amount due to him and enclose the papers to me.
Respectfully Yours W. Brown
W. Brown
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Samuel Rhea
Augt. 13. 1840
Gl
Brookfield

Pension Office August 13. 1840.
Sir
I now enclose you the pension certificate of Mr. John Gries - which was overlooked at the time the notification of transfer was sent to the Hon. A. McLellan. I know of nothing but the usual voucher will be required from him to draw his money, provided he applies for it within eight months from the 1 st of March last. I return you herewith his notification of transfer. Very respectfully Your ob t . servant
Saml. Rhea Esq. Blountville Tennessee

Mar 30
FREE
Joseph Gardner
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C.
1401

Branch State Bank of Indiana Richmond Jan. 18. 1831.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Respt.
John Greer, a Revolutionary Pensioner of this district, applied for his pension this day, there being one years pension due him.
His residence is more than 40 miles distant over a bad road, and he having his credentials, as I think, in the proper form, I have taken the liberty to pay him, being satisfied that he is the right man, and that it would occasion him serious inconvenience to call again.
Now I respectfully ask, that thou wilt sustain the transaction by allowing the payment, (if the vouchers should prove correct) as it is a license I shall feel no disposition to exercise frequently: and that thou wilt oblige me with a letter of approbation, which I can use in my return.
Respectfully
Elijah Coffin, Cashr. Acting for Sam l Merrill, Esq. Pension Agent.
Sum paid $ 56 66

Aug 13 1840 un- ad
Free
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington D.C.

Blountville August 5: 1840
Dr Sir
You did not return Mr John Greer's Original Pension certificate or if you did to Col. McCallum, he has mislaid it
At the request of Mr Greer, who was here on yesterday — I return you the transfer, and request that you return it with the original certificate to my care — I sent you the certificate with the application for transfer — The old man has not drawn since last Sept. — will any thing else except his identity be necessary to be proven to draw the money at Jonesboro, —
Your early attention will oblige the old man very much J. L. Edwards Esq Y r Ob d Serv t Sam l Rhea

Nov 6 Mr. Bendire
for
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Inverness
to E. M.
John Green

Pinkville Ia 10 Oct 1885.
Dear Sir, I have filled the affidavit of W. Green. He has sworn I think in conformity to the directions at the bottom. The only person here to swear to his identity is his son - who is well known to Mr Brown the Magistrate. If it should answer - as I hope it may - you will please to address to him, at this place such instructions as may be necessary to enable him to procure his stipend -
One of his sons has moved from this to the north - west of the State the other died a few weeks since of the prevailing fever -
Should it not meet the required strictures of the department - I can only ask in behalf of a poor old man for such further instruction as you may deem proper, to enable me to help him to what is right -
Having no other wish, & believing him the right person - I hope you will deem a sufficient apology for troubling you so much with a small matter.
Respectfully Yours
Marius Willett

Pension Agency Madison May 27 1840.
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions
Sir
In answer to your's of 21 st Inst. I have to state, that John Green a Pensioner under Act 7 June 1832 at $56 66 / 100 per Annum has been paid at this Agency to 4 Sept 1839.
Very Respectfully Yrs Obt Servt. J. W. Fleming
J. L. Edwards Esq

Sept 18 8 Sept.
from M. Willette P.M. Rockville Ga
M. Willette
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension agency Washington City
am. Sept 18 '33-

Rushville Rich Co La 8 Sept 1835.
Dear Sir, The old man John Green a Pensioner in the State of Tennessee, has lately call'd on me with his papers - 1st Pension Certificate
26 Feby 1833
Signed Lewis Cap
Examined & 2
Commissary J. L. Edwards.
Recorded by T. L. Evans Clerk in Book 2. Vol 6. page 125.
And Marked Payt in Jonesborough by Wm H. Blair the last payt. 4 Sept 1834.
Also a letter from You, of March 10 th . 1835. acknowledging the recd. of his application to be transferred to this State, & covering blank forms to prepare his application in proper manner
Also your letter May 18 th 1835 stating, that the names of the officers under whom he alleged he served did not correspond with those on file & that his name did not correspond with the one on the Pension Roll for Tennessee. The old man tells me

That he called on a Justice of the peace, made his statements & the justice filled out his papers, gratified him &c - I can entertain no doubt myself, that the old man is the proper person, and that his paper under the signature of Genl. Gop & yourself is genuine. He has three sons living in this county, who have been here some years & I have heard them speak of their father as a pensioner - and his determination to come here.
He has been here a number of months & is poor - old & infirm -
If it would be proper therefore to send another copy of the Black forms to enable him to make the statement & furnish proof I will thank you to forward one - & if necessary for caution I will get our Member of Congress to see to it & return the papers by him in November. I feel confident myself
of the old mans integrity & truth His sons are hard working, but not very thrifty men & his situation, was much on the net, of his Pension to help him in this country -

Respectfully your obed. servt Marinus Willett
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Agent Washington City
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

Mar 4 21 July
Mr. S. Stanton
Free J. L. Edwards Esq. (Pension Agency) Washington City
amt: M rs 16 3/4
(Indiana) To
John Green
99

March 21 July
W. S. Hampton
free J. L. Edwards Esq. (Pension Agency) Washington City
amt: M rs . 167 35
(Indiana) to
John Green
99

Rushville Rush Co. Indiana
Sir
I am entitled to draw a pension as a revolutionary soldier. My Pension certificate bears date Feb. 26 th 1839, and my pension is payable at Jonesboro, Tennessee by William K c Blair pension agent H c . I have removed to Indiana, & wish to have an arrangement made to be paid at the Indiana Agency, but have no form or direction how to proceed to procure the transfer. If such is your practice I would wish to get the proper instructions from your department -
Yours H c
John Green

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Indiana
County of Rush ss.
On this tenth day of October 1838,
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Rush personally appeared John Green
who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Jacob Brown also under James Wilson & — Mr. Farlan & Mrs. Patterson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Severe in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Tennessee to Indiana - That his three sons moved to Indiana - two of them more than two years ago - and the other at the time he did. all in hopes of bettering their condition in life -
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. Alexander Brown (Seal) Justice of the Peace
John Green
on the twenty fifth day of September 1834. I received my last half yearly payment of twenty Eight Dollars & thirty three cents, of William K. Blair. at Jonesborough. Tennessee.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

State of Indiana } Be it Remembered that Pike County } I Robert Thompson Clerk of the Pike Circuit Court duly commissioned and sworn do hereby certify that Alexander Brown whose official seal and signature appears to the within affidavit of John Green is on the day of the date hereof a Justice of the Peace duly qualified by law to administer oaths and full faith & credit are due to all his acts as such. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and the official seal of the County of Pike this tenth day of October One thousand eight hundred & thirty five.
Robert Thompson Clerk

State of Indiana } Rush County ss. }
Robert Greer of Rush county in the State of Indiana of full age being duly sworn. says that John Greer in the foregoing affidavit named is the Identical Pensioner late of Washington Carter county. Tennessee - who to the personal knowledge of this deponent. drew his half yearly pension of William H. Blair of Washington County Tennessee in the year 1834 - and that he knows him to be the same person and now an actual resident of the county of Rush. State of Indiana - and that the foregoing is his genuine signature to the affidavit sworn to by him -
Robert Greer
Rush County ss Be it remembered that on the tenth day of October 1835. Robert Greer subscribed the above affidavit in my presence & being by me sworn, declared the same to be true. And I do further certify that the said Robert Greer is a man of truth and veracity -
Alexander Brown (seal) Justice of the peace

State of Indiana Pink County ss. I Robert Thompson Clerk of the Pink Circuit Court duly commissioned & sworn do certify that Alexander Brown whose official signature & seal appears to the Inset of the affidavit
of Robert Green - is on the day of the date hereof a Justice of the peace in & for Pink County. & full faith & credit are due to him as such Justice whereof I have hereunto set my name & official seal of Pink County this tenth day of October 1835.
Robert Thompson Clerk

Payments to be made Mrs. boro' E. Kim. Pension Agent for paying Pension= the Agency of Mrs. boro'
and in lieu of one dated Feb: 26. 1833, returned to the War Dept. and cancelled.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER GAO
Entered in the Pension Q= in Book E. Vol. 6. 1833/25 by _____ S. Evans Clerk.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
( Duplicate. )
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Grier of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty-Six — dollars and Sixty-Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Ninth — day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty- five .
J. P. Kennedy Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
RECEIVED FROM PENSION

Received from GAO
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
100-15484
5 Star Business
5 stars Indiana Rush County
10-7841
RECORDS SECTION
GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION

WAR DEPARTMENT.
PENSION OFFICE,
December 8. 1835.
Sir:
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day been transferred from the Roll of Jonesboro Tenn. to that of Indiana Richmond to take effect from and after the 4 th of September 1834.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. John Grier
U. S. Pensioner. Rushville Rush Co. Inda.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Grier, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9424 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 9, 1789 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.