Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,867, William Grinstead, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Grinstead William
S. 15,867
CONTENTS
Carded.

Virginia
23. 498
213,492.
213442. William Grunstead of Greenland in the State of La who was a Cr. in the Army comm. by Captain Williams of the _____ comm. by _____ in the Na line for 11 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of $6. Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of February and sent to Mr. McIntire Washington, D.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 91.65 Semi-ann. allowance ending Jan. 1834 18.33 109.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by A. Price — Clerk Book C Vol. 64 Page 15

Dead
Paid at the Treasury, under the Act 6 th April 1838 from 4 March to 13 th Aug st 1843 A/cb Notified 31 Jan y 1845

At a Court held for Goochland County, 21 st August 1832. State of Virginia Goochland County
On this 21 st day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the justice, the court of Goochland County, now sitting William Grinstead a resident of the County of Goochland and State of Virginia, aged as near as he can make out Seventy one years, having no recollection of his age, 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 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served herein stated.
That entered the service as a volunteer in the light infantry under the command of Capt. John Williamson in Henrico County, the date he has no recollection of, being born & raised in the County of Henrico being young between the age he now supposes of sixteen & seventeen years. Reached at Williamsburg, which was about the time Arnold's force attempted to come to Richmond. At Williamsburg Major Kilpatrick had the command of the troops when Capt. Quarles took the command of all the light infantry then at Williamsburg and I was under his immediate command. From Williamsburg we went through York down to Hampton, where he was stationed three months & received a furlough to return home: his discharge he has lost. — In about four months thereafter as well as he can now recollect he was again called into service, was under the command of Capt. Miles Gideon: we marched down to Mother Hill and were stationed there and on guard up and down the River all the time the British were at Manchester after the British left Manchester we went down to Sandy Point, (being there some time after the British having retreated we were all discharged & returned home, that is no sort of recollection how long he was in service in that town. — In about four months after returning home I was again called into service for a six months tour, to go to the South, when I hired a man by the name of Kemp who was received as my substitute. Not long before Lord Cornwallis was taken at York I was again called out under the command of Capt. John Williamson & marched up to the neighborhood of Charlottesville for a three months tour, which I served out and received my discharge, upon the troops returning to the Brook Bridge, my time was out and there I received my discharge which is lost. He has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person now living, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He has lived to reside in the County of Henrico till about the year 1795 or 1796 when he resided in the County of Goochland ever since (except two years in Hanover County) he never received any pay whatever, gave thirty pounds for his substitute, when

called out for a six months tour to the South: is now very poor, needy & distressed. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever 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
his Wm. Green stead mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
I William Miller Clerk of the Court of Greenland County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Greenstead for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 29 th day of August 1832
Wm Miller C.C.

State of Virginia
Goochland County } At
On this 15 th day of July 1833 personally appeared in open court before the court of the County aforesaid now sitting William Grinstead a resident of the said County and State aged sixty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following amended Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1833. That his memory is very confused about the events of the Revolution, and since his former Declaration he has recollected other events than those then mentioned, and, in a different order; and that now, he cannot arrange the services he rendered, in his mind. That in his first tour (as he now thinks) he was drafted from the Militia of the County of Henrico and was a private in the company of Capt Tom Pooper. Guarded the ammunition at Richmond for some time and when that was removed to Westham he followed and continued to serve as guard. Served three months and was discharged. Cannot recall the period of the war when he served, nor does he recollect the enemy then in Virginia. Remembers the names of Lefkie Philips & Arnold and supposes it was the invasion of one of them. There were no other troops in service with him (and does not recollect any event except killing a deer or view of the river by the hunters at Westham. That in his next tour he was drafted again from the same County and marched as private in the company of Capt John Wilia- =mson to Washington. Soon after getting there, volunteered as private in the company of light infantry, said to be Captain Duan Lewis. Under Duan Lewis marched through York to Hampton. Served at that place in guarding the coast. The enemy's fleet were in the road. When they sailed they encountered an American ship, and there was much firing and at the same time the enemy were fired on by the British at York. Served three months and was discharged. Does not recollect the name of the Genl. of the enemy or the period of the war at which

This tour of duty was performed - Duarles Commanded at Hampton and Major Hilpatrick, was the Major - and there were no regulars - That some time after he thinks in the invasion of Arnold, in the winter season he was again drafted and marched as private under Capt. Paul Selden to the neighbourhood of the Hills Hobbing - Served at that place and in the country adjacent three months, and was discharged - Was on the river when the enemy attempted to seize a ship of ammunition and was ordered down with a party to fire on them as they advanced - fired five or six rounds and the enemy laid down in the boat, and drifted down the river. The ship was afterwards blown up - Can not recollect the officer's names - saw no regular troops - That in the former statement of his last tour he was mistaken both in the officer's names and the history of the tour - That he was drafted in the time of Cornwallis' invasion and was under Capt. Selden again as private - marched with the army up to Deep River Creek with the party and was there detached with a sergeant to apprehend deserters - took them and at the same time the enemy had intercepted their return to the army - The deserters were rescued by Tories - joined the army on its return at the Brook bridge in Henrico and marched under the same captain, as low as Sandy point, remained there some time and was discharged - And that in this tour he served at least two months Can not remember the other officers under whom he served nor does he recall seeing the army or the General officers - was in no battle and recalls no event of note - That he received two written discharges, but has lost them and has no documentary evidence - That since his former declaration he has discovered a witness by whom he can prove some part of his service and that he knows of no other witness and that he refers to Rev. M c Leod Webber and Joseph S t Mathias for his character and the reputation of the neighbourhood as to his service - (He here by relinquishes every claim whatever 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 or Territory.
To the 1 st Question he replies In Henrico County 1761
To the 2 d I have no record of my age
To the 3 d I lived in Henrico until 1780 since then in Goochland
To the 4 th I was drafted in the service and afterwards volunteered to join the Light Infantry
To the 5 th This question is as answered to the satisfaction of the court.
To the 6 th I received discharges from Capt Selden & Capt Ricardes but I have lost them.
To the 7 th - The Rev. Matthew W. Miller, Presb. Joseph S. Watkins
Sworn to and subscribes the day and year aforesaid
William F. Grinstead,
We Matthew Miller a Clergyman, residing in the county of Goochland and Joseph S. Watkins residing in the same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Grinstead who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy one years of age - that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribes the day and year aforesaid
Matthew Miller
Joseph S. Watkins
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented 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 appears to them that Matthew Miller who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in the said county of Goochland, and that Joseph S. Watkins who has also

Signed the same is a resident in the same County and is a Credible person, and that this Statement is entitled to Credit,
I William Miller Clerk of the Court of the County of Goodland aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Grunstad for a pension (upon his amended Declaration).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 18 th day of July 1832.
William Miller, C.D.
William Grunstad Pension Declaration

MMH am
November 22, 1926
Minnie G. Himes 1427 Chapin St., N.W. Washington, D.C.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15867 it appears that William Grinstead was born in 1781 in Henrico County, Virginia.
While a resident of Henrico County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1780 or 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Prosser's Company, and in 1781, eight months under Captain John Williamson, Quarles and Miles Selden.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832 while a resident of Goochland County, Virginia. He died August 13, 1843, place not stated.
There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Said records fail to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file, made by any Lucy Grinstead.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

William Grimstead pa
to purp
John M c Cutchan Washington City Rec d . 6 th May 1833.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Grinstead Gooch and V o which require 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? no 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? no 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? yes

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? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
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? yes
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? no
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? yes
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?
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?
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 shown 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 proper 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 known to the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who should swear in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and place of his discharge from the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The officer before whom the oaths were taken must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the whole must be attested by the seal and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, as provided by law.
† QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating the 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.

15867 INVALID.
File No. 15867
William Grimstone
Dr Rev. Wm
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 159
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1915 July 27 Hist. to Miss Martha Grinsletad. 1921 Jan 7 Hist. to Miss Nellie Agnes 1922 May 18 Hist. to Mrs. Martha G. Ray 1923 June 7 Hist. to Minnie W. Carlson (Mrs. C. A.) MMHF. 1925 Aug. 26 Hist. to S. R. Grunstead See letter in Ambrose Hoffman S. 164 20 awd. 1926 Nov 22 Hist. to Mrs. Minnie L. Shines (Copied in Miss Ford's absence) 1927 Jan. 26 Hist. to P. W. Grunstead MMHF. 1927 Feb. 24 photo to P. W. Grunstead 1927 mch 4 Hist. to Doris C. Billigan awd.

Rev. and 1813 War Section.
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August 26, 1925
Mr. G. R. Grinstead Falls City Nebr.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15867, it appears that William Grinstead was born in 1761 in Henrico County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Henrico County, he served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows-
In 1780 or 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Prosser's Company.
In 1781, eight months under Captains John Williamson, Quarles and Miles Selden.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, while a resident of Goochland County, Virginia. He died August 13,

1843, place not stated.
There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted William Grinstead or Grinstead is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

W.S.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
January 14, 1927
Mrs. Dora G. Gilligan
3807 Van Ness St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a James Grinstead.
As means of identification of a particular soldier of the Revolution named William Grinstead you should furnish as much as possible of the following data relative to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow.
William Grinstead b. 1761 d. 1843 enlisted in Rev. War 1780-81, Henrico Co. Va. Was his widow Lucy Guy Hooker? His claim for pension was allowed. Buried near Glasgow, Ky. Dora G. Gilligan.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
A tablet to the memory of the Rev. veterans was un- veiled last year at Glasgow - James + William Grinstead.
Washington 1-14-27

6769
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Feb. 19. 1927
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from P. H. Grinstead cash No. for $ 15/100, requesting
photostat copy post office addresses as per letter herewith.
1927 Feb. 24 photo delivered Mr. Grinstead Finance Div. Wolf
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
76.6 L C 21

February 19, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir:
I desire photostat copy (not certified) of one page, from Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15867, William Grinstead, Virginia Troops.
P.W. Grinstead, 2140 Tyler Lane Louisville, Ky.
Received payment fifteen cents. Arlene W. Ford. Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Hold until Feb. 26-27 may call.

IN DUPLICATE.
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PHONE Branch 476
inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
12933
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.
February 19, 1927 192
Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copy of 1 page from the Rev. Pension claim, S. 15867, W. Grinstead.
No. of copies one
Shall form be kept standing?
days
For further information see A. B. Wilson
5033
541
Room No.
Phone No.
Approved:
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Signature of A. B. Wilson
Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Grinstead 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     * 1780 or 1781 3 mos. Thomas Booser guarding ammunition Va.   1781 3 mos. Pvt. John Williamson   " 3 mos. " Charles   " about 2 mos. " Miles Tilden   " Tilden  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Henrico Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 21, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Corelland Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 76 in Henrico Co. Va.
Remarks: Aug. 13, 1843. place not stated
There is no date as to family
Only one
Respectfully,
* Arnold's Invasion of Richmond. was in 1781.
Commissioner.

JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY,
ANDREW J. GRAY, JR., PRESIDENT. F. H. PERRY, VICE-PRESIDENT. R. HILL FLEET, SECRETARY. JOHN LEE M C ELROY, TREASURER.
RICHMOND, VA.
2140 Tyler Lane, Louisville, Ky. 1-11-27.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
William Grinstead, a Revolutionary Soldier, was reported by the Bureau of Pensions to have Enlisted in 1780, Henrico Co., Va.; Applied for Pension Aug. 21, 1832, residing in Goochland Co., Va.; Died Aug. 13, 1843.
Will you please advise me where he resided at the time of his death?
Surely the records will show where he lived while receiving pension, and when pension was discontinued on account of pensioner's death.
Very truly Yours,
P. W. Grinstead This gentleman called at my office and this question was settled. He had photostats made - also

JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY,
ANDREW J. GRAY, JR., PRESIDENT. F. H. PERRY, VICE-PRESIDENT. R. HILL FLEET, SECRETARY. JOHN LEE McELROY, TREASURER.
RICHMOND, VA.
2140 Tyler Lane Louisville, Ky Nov. 25, 1926
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
In re William Grinstead, Revolutionary Soldier
Will you kindly refer to record of William Grinstead , Soldier of Revolutionary War Enlisted 1780 or 81, from Henrico Co., Va Applied for pension Aug. 21, 1832 Residence at time of application, Goochland Co. Va. Died Aug. 13, 1843.
I desire the date of birth, of the above soldier, and also where he resided at time of his death.
Thanking you for prompt reply,
I am,
Very truly Yours,
P.W. Grinstead

MRS. MINNIE GRINSTEAD HIMES
SILVER SPRING
MARYLAND
1926 1427 Chapin St N.W. Washington D.C.
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you please send me the record of Private William Grinstead who served from Rich- mond during the War of the Revolution.
I wish also to know who his wife was and if she received a pension after his death.
Did he give any middle name ever in his papers and if so what was it?
Do you have any other soldier by the name of Grinstead who

MRS. MINNIE GRINSTEAD HIMES SILVER SPRING MARYLAND
Served in the war of the Revolution and if so please give me name and service.
Do you have the name of Lucy Hooker Grinstead or Lucy Lucy Hooker Grinstead on your list of pensioners? If so please give date of birth when and how much pension she was granted and when and where she died.
I would much appreciate two copies of these records as I want to send one copy to a cousin. Once before I asked and received copy about my Grinstead to send to my father.
Thank you very much Most sincerely
Minnie Grinstead Himes

Long Beach, California April 12 1923.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history of John Polley a soldier of the Revolutionary War from Fairfield, Connecticut, he was a pensioner on the list in Otsego Co. N.Y. born 1762 died 1833.
I would also like a statement of the military history of William Grinstead of Goochland County Virginia. S.W.1835 Pen.2 141.
Thanking you for the courtesy,
I am
Very truly yours,
Mrs C.A.Carleton, 1424 E. 3d Street, Long Beach, Calif.
Minnie K. Carleton

Ex. EW  Div. Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apl. 6 , 19 22
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1 st Name of widow Lucy Hooker No. of claim  Henrico Co. Va. married 1800 Name of soldier William Grinstead Enlisted in Revolutionary War in 1780-1781- Henrico Co. Va. address of claimant  Atenlistment- after service - several years after moved to Glasgow, Ky - Barren Co. Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted Henrico Co
birth Date of enlistment 1761
Glasgow Ky - Date of discharge Aug 12-1843.
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. Served as private under Cap. Prosser Guarding ammunition in Va. Served 3 months with Cap. John Quarles Served 3 mos. as private with Cap. Miles Seldon - 1781.
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
6-2469 My number is 1785-34.

171 534 Louisville Ky. March 4-1922. Dept of Interior- Bureau of Pensions- Dear Sir-
Received widg. papers some months ago. My number is 171 534- in the name Martha Grinstead Ray. My Revolutionary an- cestor was William Grinstead. I wish a certificate. Can you tell me how to obtain it?
Thanks for your kindness.
Sincerely yours-
Martha Ray. 924 S. Fourth Ave

Sedalia, Missouri, November 29, 1920.
Rev K
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.
Dear Sir, -
I would thank you to give me any information contained in your files concerning William Grinstead, who served in the Virginia Militia in the War of the Revolution, and was a pensioner, living in Goochland County, Virginia in 1835.
Thanking you for a reply, I am,
Yours very truly,
Nellie Ayres
Miss Nellie Ayres, #725 West 7th St., Sedalia, Mo.

envelope enclosed envelope enclosed
July 17-1915
R Rev Sec
Hon. Com. R. P. Penson
Dear Sir-
Will you be kind enough to send me at your earliest convenience any Revolutionary Record that you may have on file of William Trinstead -also any family data that you may have found in the bats of pensions in the Kentucky State

Library the following regard- ing my ancestor: William Grinstead Topchland Co. Virginia June 1-1840 head of family with whom he lived John P. Nite.
Also kindly send me any records you may have of William Grin- stead Samuel Gray and Joshua Perkins each of Virginia and any of their family records and data. Hoping that you can give me this information at an early date regarding my ancestors.
Yours Truly - Miss Mattie Grinstead 321 Shelby Street Frankfort - Ky.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
January 8 th , 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The admin n of William Grinstead, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Thirty Six — Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1843, to the 13 th August 1843,
Respectfully, yours,
William Lloyd
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

9628
Wm Brimstead's declaration,

Commonwealth of Virginia City of Richmond } To wit:
Personally appeared before me Joseph Tate, Mayor of said City Obadiah Griffin, who appears to me, to be a person respectable and credible, - and being of an age sworn deponent, that he is a citizen of the said Commonwealth, and a resident of the County of Henrico, and in the eighteenth year of his age. That he is well acquainted with William Grinstead, and has been so acquainted ever since the death of said William Grinstead, who was born in the County of Henrico, but removed to the County of Goochland, about thirty years ago, in which County said W m Grinstead now, in his deponent's belief, resides. That he, this deponent, was well acquainted with said W m Grinstead, during the War of the Rebellions. That said W m Grinstead and this deponent served three years together, during that war, under the command of Captain Thomas Prosser and then Captain John Williamson. That these years were three months each. But he, this deponent, has no distinct recollection of said William Grinstead, serving at that time - but that from the age of said Grinstead, he well believes said Grinstead did serve often times beside, during said war. That said W m Grinstead is, and always has been considered a man of good character, and his connections in the County of Henrico are very respectable.
Given under my hand, this 19 th day of July, eight hundred and thirty three.
Obadiah Griffin
Sworn to, and subscribed, in my presence by Obadiah Griffin, this 19 th July 1833. in said City of Richmond.
Joseph Tate, Mayor of the City of Richmond
Virginia, City of Richmond Town,
I Thomas C Howard, Clerk of the Court of Hustings, for the said City, do certify that Joseph Tate, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is Mayor of said City, and presiding magistrate of the Court of Hustings thereof.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Court of Hustings, this 19 th day of July, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three. Th. C. Howard.