Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17220, George Harding, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Harding George
NUMBER
S. 17220
CONTENTS
carded

aa. 16.636
20 July 1864 2nd Carolina artillery in the Siege of Atlanta served in the Army of Northern Virginia commands Captain John M. Hamilton of the Regt commands Col. Smith in the Brigade for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 57 — Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Sept r 33 and sent to A. H. Arthur Charlottesville
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833- 125- Pension allowance ending Mar. 34 29-
5/107-
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Brook E.
Vol. June 7, 1832. 5 P Rice — Clerk. Vol. 1 Page 14
On Island  Apr 1 st 83 transp d to Missouri from 4 th Sep r 1838 - April 22 nd 39 at 6 Pease & H L Smith June 14 th 49
at 6 P.M. at H. L. Austin June 14. '49

Handing
3 Pension Declaration
Geo.
Albemarle County Va

Virginia:
At a Court held for Albemarle County, 14 February, 1833
On this fourth day of February, 1833, personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of the County of Albemarle, now sitting, George Standing, a resident of the said County of Albemarle State of Virginia aged seventy, - six years, 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 was born in the County of Loudoun, State aforesaid on the 1 st day of October, 1756 - That he thinks it was in the month of August, 1777, in the town of Winchester, & State aforesaid to which place he has removed and where he had settled as a hatter, he was drafted for three months in the militia under Capt. W m Helms - Lieut. Adam Heiskell, & Ensign John Helms - & was immediately marched to the neighborhood of Philadelphia in a regiment commanded by Marcus LeCompte & Maj. Geo. White - after serving out the term he was discharged at Camp near Valley Forge, & returned to Winchester - That he thinks it was in the month of Jan y 1779, he was again drafted, from what was then called the single men draft, in the militia in the said town of Winchester, for an eight months service - that immediately after his draft he exchanged with a twelve months militia man, giving him one hundred & fifty dollars to boot - the name of the man with whom he exchanged was W m George - the name of the officer who commanded the Company into which he was drafted were Capt. Christopher Fry, Lieut. George Riger, & Ensign Philip Westphalen - The names of the officers of the Company into which he was transferred by the above exchange were Capt. Sam l Wilkinson, Lieut. Goodloe Heiskell, & the name of the Ensign, he thinks, was Charles Callett - that he remained in service at Winchester for the twelve months, in the Company as a guard to the prisoners taken at Princeton & Trenton - That in the month of May, 1781 he volunteered at Winchester, & joined a troop of horse, forming his own horse - the troop commanded by Capt. Adam Heiskell - & joined a volunteer regiment of horse commanded by Col. Geo. Smith; the majors name not recollected.

they were marched against a gathering of the Tories on the South-branch of the Potomac - having dispersed them returned home after an absence of about four weeks, and was discharged. He has no record of his age - the register being in his father's bible, which has gone into the possession of some other member of the family - whom he does not know. He removed from the County of Frederick into the County of Augusta, in the year 1787 or 1789 - and in the year 1790, he removed to Albemarle, where he has resided ever since. He recollects the names of Col. Crawford, Capt. Marcus & George Millican, Peter Orm - Capt. Geo. McGuire, and Col. M c Hugh, as regular officers who were with the troops when he served near Philadelphia - He never received a written discharge from service. He refers to Alex. Garrett, J. Chas. W. Carter and Andrew M c Leod as to his character for veracity, he knows of no persons in Albemarle who can testify their belief as to his being a soldier of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. - sworn to & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid - Geo. H. Harding
The Court then pronounced to the Applicant the following interrogatories, to wit:
1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Answer: I was born in the County of Loudoun State of Va. in Oct. 1756
2 d Have you any record of your age? and if so, where is it?
Ans. I had a record in my father's bible, but do not know what has become of it.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Ans. When called into service, I lived in the County of Frederick; State of Va. from whence I removed to Augusta County, in the same State about 1787 or 1789 & from thence I removed to Albemarle County in Va. about 1790 when I have resided since.
4. How were you called into service? were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. In my two first terms of service I was drafted, in my last term I volunteered.

5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service? Ans. I have stated the names of officers & circumstances, in my declaration as fully as I recollect them.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service? and if so, by whom was it given - and what has become of it? Ans. I never received a written discharge from Service.
Charles Carter, being first duly sworn, says that he has known the applicant George Harding, for the last twenty years, and can with truth say, that he is a man of strict veracity & integrity, and any statement he may make would be entitled to credit.
Andrew M c Kee, being also sworn, says that he has known & been acquainted with the applicant Geo. Harding, for the last twenty years & can with truth say, that he is a man of strict veracity & integrity, and any statement he may make would be entitled to credit.
Now the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant George Harding, was a Revolutionary Soldier served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that Charles Carter & Andrew M c Kee, whose affidavits were taken in Court, are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Ira Garrett, Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of George Harding, for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my office in the town of Charlottesville, this 13 day of February, 1833, in the 57 year of the Commonwealth.
Ira Garrett C. of C.

2/14 Sutton Mo March 31 st 5
Free
Mr. Prudine Mail
W. I. Edwards Pension office Washington City D.C.
Mr. to P.
George Washington

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Missouri County of Callaway ss.
On this 30 th day of March 1886, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Callaway personally appeared George Harding who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Wilkerson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Marcus Calimees in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Missouri where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Virginia to the State of Missouri (to wit) for the accommodation of, and to be with his children who were moving to the said State of Missouri
his George Harding mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
J. G. Jones
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 Missouri County of Callaway This say personally came I the undersigned do solemnly swear that George Harding whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit is the real person described therein William Harding

I do certify that Wm. Harding whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit was by me duly qualified to the same, and that I believe him to be a person of truth and veracity
Thomas G. Jones Justice of the peace for C.C.
State of Missouri County of Callaway
I Israel Grant Clerk of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid do certify that Thomas G. Jones Esq. whose name is subscribed to the above & foregoing Certificates or affidavits is and was at the time of making and signing said Certificates and affidavits an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified according to Law, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and full faith & credit is and ought to be given to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at office this 30 th day of March A.D. 1836 and in the 16 th Year of the State I. Grant Clerk

George Harding Virginia
Rev
L. E. Heath
Amount as a private 15 mo. $50=
A. H. Arthur Charlottesville
Disbursed A.H.A. } To be returned to Dept.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of George Harding
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     August 1777 drafted 3 Pri Col. Calonesse Maj. J. White 76 years Winchester Virginia Witness Traditionary   Early 1779 drafted 12 "   May 1781 vol about 1 7 Pri. cav Col. Smith  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

 REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. 
The following regulations have been adopted:
 This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. 
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1852.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers :
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed 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 days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories 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 appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
The name of the captain should appear upon the roll, but as it does not, he will be required to prove the time of 12 mos.

July 1, 1938.
Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson P. O. Lock Box 105 Charlottesville, Virginia.
BA--J/ILL George Harding S. 17220
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Harding of Albemarle County, Virginia.
The data which follow are found in pension claim, S. 17220, based upon service of George Harding in the Revolutionary War.
George Harding was born October 4, 1756, in Loudoun County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, he enlisted in August 1777 and served three months as private in Captain William Helm's company, Colonel Marquis Calmes' Virginia regiment, during which he marched to the vicinity of Philadelphia. He enlisted in January 1779 and served twelve months as private in Captain Samuel Wilkinson's Virginia company. He enlisted in May 1781 and served five weeks as private in Captain Adam Heiskell's company, Colonel John Smith's Virginia regiment.
George Harding moved from Frederick County, Virginia, about 1787 or 1789, to Augusta County, Virginia, thence about 1790 to Albemarle County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Albemarle County, Virginia. In the fall of 1835, he moved from there to Missouri; in February 1836, his address was Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.
The soldier stated that he moved to Missouri to be with his children who were moving to that state, but he did not designate the names of his children, nor the name of his wife.

March 30, 1836, when George Harding requested the transfer of his pension to the Missouri Agency, one William Harding was present in Callaway County, Missouri; his relationship to the soldier was not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following:
George Harding Certificate #16636 Issued September 10, 1833 Rate $50 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 17, 1937.
Mrs. Harry T. Bowen 1040 Downing Street Denver, Colorado.
BA-J/ILL George Harding S. 17220 Thomas Harding W. 10079
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of George Harding, a pensioner of Albemarle County, Virginia, and Thomas Harding, a pensioner of Green County, Kentucky.
The records of these two pensioners are furnished you herewith as found in claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 17, 1937.
Mrs. Harry T. Bowen 1040 Downing Street Denver, Colorado.
BA-J/ILL George Harding S. 17220
Dear Madam:
The data given herein are shown in the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17220, based upon service of George Harding.
George Harding was born October 4, 1756, in Lououn County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, he enlisted in August 1777 and served three months as a private in Captain William Helm's company, Colonel Marquis Calmes' Virginia regiment, during which he marched to the vicinity of Philadelphia. He enlisted in January 1779 and served twelve months as a private in Captain Samuel Wilkinson's Virginia company. He enlisted in May 1781, and served five weeks as a private in Captain Adam Heiskell's company, Colonel John Smith's Virginia regiment.
George Harding moved from Frederick County, Virginia, about 1787 or 1789, to Augusta County, Virginia, thence about 1790, to Albemarle County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Albemarle County, Virginia. In the fall of 1835, he moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Missouri; in February 1836, his address was Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.
The soldier stated that he moved to Missouri to be with his children who were moving to that state; he did not state the name of his wife, nor designate the names of his children.
March 30, 1836, when the soldier requested the transfer of his

pension to the Missouri Pension Agency, one William Harding was present in Callaway County, Missouri; his relationship to the soldier is not given.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of George Harding, you should write the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
George Harding Certificate #16836 Issued September 10, 1833 Rate $50 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831. Act of June 7, 1832. Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

mmh
March 5, 1924
Mrs. Lura B. Tandy 1115 University Ave., Columbia, Missouri
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17220 it appears that George Harding was born October 4, 1756 in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia he enlisted in August 1777 and served as a private three months in Captain William Helms' Company, Colonel Marquis Calmes' Virginia Regiment.
In January 1779 he enlisted and served as a private twelve months in Captain Samuel Wilkinson's Virginia Company. In May 1781 he enlisted and served as a private five weeks in Captain Adam Heiskell's Company, Colonel John Smith's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833 while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. In 1836 he was a resident of Callaway, County, Missouri where his children were living; their names not stated and the name of his wife not given.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

mmh
November 19, 1923
Mrs. W. R. Cockefair Warrensburg, Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17220 it appears that George Harding was born October 4, 1756 in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia he enlisted in August 1777 and served as a private three months in Captain William Helms' Company, Colonel Marquis Calmes' Virginia Regiment.
In January 1779 he enlisted and served as a private twelve months in Captain Samuel Wilkinson's Virginia Company. In May 1781 he enlisted and served as a private five weeks in Captain Adam Heiskell's Company, Colonel John Smith's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833 while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. In 1836 he was a resident of Callaway County, Missouri where his children were living; their names not stated and the name of his wife not given.
Respectfully,
date of death not on app
Commissioner.

O. H. J. S. B. H.
Div.
Ex'r.
Rev War In. Ex. 17.220. Cl. 16.636 George Harding Dead. Pr. Co. Va. Reg't War of 1776.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., February 5 th , 1898
ADDRESS YOUR REPLY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS WITH RETURN OF THIS LETTER.
Sir:
In reply to the inquiry of Hon. J. Gost relative to your right to a pension as son of George Harding who served fifteen months in the Regiment of Virginia troops during the Revolutionary war, I have the honor to state that there is no law under which the son of a Revolutionary soldier can be allowed a pension or any arrears of pension.
As you were over twenty one years of age March 3 d 1855 you have no title to Bounty Land under the existing laws. How about some in Mex War
Very respectfully, None
Commissioner.
The man was 100 years old in 1856
James O. Harding Esq. Union Mills, Fauquier Co Va.

O. W. & N. Div. L. G. W. Ex'r.
Rev. War Im. F. 17. 22 Oct. 16. 636 George Hardin Lead. R. Co. Va. Reg't Mar. 1776
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb'y 5, 1898.
ADDRESS YOUR REPLY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS WITH RETURN OF THIS LETTER.
Sir:
In reply to the inquiry of Hon. J. G. Fort relative to your right to pension or Bounty land, I have the honor to state that there is no law under which you can be allowed a pension or any arrears of pension, by reason of the service of your father in the Revolutionary war.
Your father does not appear to have served in the war with Mexico, as stated by you.
As you were over twenty one years of age, March 3 d 1855, you have no title to Bounty Land under any existing law.
Very respectfully, A. P. [unintelligible] Commissioner.
James O. Hardin Esq. Mason Mills. Fleming Co. Va.

P. O. Lock Box 105-
Charlottesville - Virginia -
June 13-1938.
To Veteran's Administration - Washington D. C.
Will you kindly send me copy of the Revolutionary War Pension for George Harding of Albemarle Co. Virginia.
I would appreciate record of his War Service and any and all references to his wife and children re - Thank you - Yours truly - (Mrs) Jennie T. Grayson

MRS. LURA B. TANDY GENEALOGIST 1115 UNIVERSITY AVENUE COLUMBIA, MO.
Jan. 24-1924.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
I wrote to your department about two months ago , asking for the Pension Record of George Hardin and have never had a statement of any kind from you.
George Hardin was a private in the Virginia State Militia, Rev. born in Loudoun Co. Va. Moved to Abermarle County Virginia in 1790, and to Calloway County Missouri in 1835- where he died 1854.

MRS. LURA B. TANDY GENEALOGIST 1115 UNIVERSITY AVENUE COLUMBIA, MO.
Would also appreciate receiving the Pension Record of Peter Lankin who received a grant of 200 A. of land allowed him for three (3) years service as Serjeant of the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War.
I thank you very much if you will send me the record of service of Richard Estes of Montgomery County Virginia, who was First Lieut. under H. Gardiner, sworn Sept. 8 - 1779.
Trusting I may have an early reply, I am, Mrs. Lura B. Tandy

OCT 11 1923 S. OFFICE

Oct. 8, 1923
To The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir: Will you kindly forward me a copy of the pension record of George Hardin (or Harden or Harding)
George Hardin applied for a pension
Feb. 4, 1833 in Albemarle Co. Va.
A request for a transfer of pension to Calloway County, Missouri was made in 1836. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, serving in the Virginia State Militia.
Very truly yours
Mrs. W. R. Cockett, Warrenton, Mo.

U. O. W. & N. R. FEB 12. 1898 RECEIVED.
OFFICE FEB 10 1898 PENSION

Union Mills Feb 8 th 1898
How Commr of Pensions. Dear Sir I'm writing to Hon Jacob Yost, I made a mistake in saying my father was in the war with Mexico, It was the war of 1812. He was enlisted in Charlottesville Va. and was in Gen Cocke's Command, and served through the war which I suppose the roster in Washington will show. My eldest brother was killed at New Orleans, under Gen Jackson. I am now an old infirm

man 87 yrs of age, and am the only member of my fathers family that is living. If you think that under the circumstances there is any show for me to get a pension I would be very thankful if you would write to me.
Very Respectfully Yours
Jimmie V. Hardin Mason Mills Furnas Co Va.

n. J. Gort to be Pension enlist.
17.220 INVALID.
File No. 17220
George Harding
Dis. Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 165
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb. 5/98 James O Hardin sci. C/o Ho that he has no old or B. L.
 1923. Nov. 19 - Hist. to Mrs. H. P. Cockefair - MMF.  1924. Mch. 5 - Hist. to Mrs. L. B. Sandy - MMF.  1937. Mch. 17 - Hist. to Mrs. Harry T. Bowen - see letter in Rev. claims - Thomas Harding - #10079 - S.D.R.  1945. July 1 - Hist. to Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson - S.D.R. 

Commissioner of Pensions or Pension Agent Washington City D. C.

Putnam No. 24 th April 1849
The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed I forward to you the Pension papers of George Harding a revolutionary Pensioner for allowance and request that his name may be restored at the agency office in St. Louis Mo.
Please forward a draft for the amount ($50 00 ) on New York or Philadelphia & Oblige
Your Obedient Servant.
Hans Lauther

Va. Allemanee County, fc:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for said county, George Harding, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that he faithfully served the term of twelve months mentioned and described in his accompanying declaration - that he entered the army, & performed this term of service, in the town of Winchester, county of Frederick, & state aforesaid; a distance of one hundred miles Northwest from this place. That, since he performed said service, a period now of fifty-four years, & since his removal from Winchester, a period of forty-five or six years, all who may have served with him, or who could testify as to his service, have either died, or removed to parts unknown to the affiant - that, upon enquiry after persons, by whom his service could be established, he learns all are dead - and, after diligent search, he has been enabled, by travelling to Staunton, a distance of forty-five or fifty miles from his residence, to discover & procure the testimony of a witness as to the three months term. Witness my hand this 5 th day of August, 1833 -
James R. Watson
Va. Allemanee County, fc:
Personally appeared before the undersigned, a justice of the peace for said county, John Abel, William Gilliam
who being first duly sworn, depose and say, that they are & have been acquainted with the above affiant, Geo: Harding, for many years. That he has always sustained a character for respectability & truth - and they would

give implicit confidence to his statement on oath. and I James R Watson a justice of the peace as aforesaid, do hereby certify that the s d John F. Bell — is a clergyman, resident in Albemarle, and that the said John Gilliam is as also residents in Albemarle, and are credible persons, and that their state- ment is entitled to credit.
Witness my hand this 6 th day of August. 1833.
James R Watson JP
State of Virginia
Albemarle county Court Clerk's office do hereby
I Ina Garrett Clerk of the county Court aforesaid do hereby certify that James R Watson whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of making the same — an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 8 th day of August 1833 in the 58 th Year of the Commonwealth.
Ina Garrett CC
ff

Michael Syford a resident of the Town of Staunton, County of Augusta of state of Virginia aged about 81 years. States that he was well acquainted with George Harding (who is now present with him who states that he is a resident of the County of Albemarle in the state of Virginia) he remembers the said Harding resided with this affiant in the Town of Winchester Virginia in the year 1777. that him and the said Harding were members of Capt Christopher Rig's Company of Militia, and were drafted for as three months tour of duty. they marched from the Towns of Winchester together as well as this affiant recollect about the 1st of August 1777, to near Germantown in the state of Pennsylvania, where they joined the main army under Genl Washington. the following were the officers who commanded the Company to which this affiant and said Harding belonged Capt. William Helms, Lieut. Adam Heistall and Ensign Charles Catlett. the field officers were Col Marcus Calmies, of Maj White. all of said officers being of the Frederick County Militia. after they joined the army near Germantown, they marched from point to point until they arrived at Valley Forge. where the company to which this affiant and said Harding belonged were discharged, but they received no written discharge. this affiant knows that the said Harding did serve under the officers above named a tour as above set forth of three months and some days, but the number of days he cannot state. Given under my hand this 2nd day of Febry 1833.
his Michael Syford mark

Augusta County to wit
I John B. Breckenridge a Justice of the peace for said County of Augusta do hereby certify that Michael Lyford of the County aforesaid, signed and made oath before me to the truth of the statements herein contained. I do further certify that the said Michael Lyford is a man whose character stands fair, and in whose statements confidence may be reposed.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of Feby 1833.
John B. Breckenridge
Virginia Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
I Jefferson Kinney Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that John B. Breckenridge Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a Justice of the peace for the said County and that the said signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 2nd day of February 1833 and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.
Jefferson Kinney C. C.
(Signature of Jefferson Kinney)

Mr. Brantley
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Mr. Brantley
J. Brantley AL 18 3/4

Bank of Virginia
April 19. 1836.
Sir
I have examined the power of attorney under which the last payment to John Neiv, a pensioner under the act of the 15. May 1828, at $88 per annum, was made, and find that it was drawn for his pension from the 3. day of March 1835 to the 3. day of March 1836.
The last payment to George Harding, private, a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832, at fifty dollars per annum, was to the 4. of September 1835.
I am, very respectfully, your most Obed!
Anty Robinson for J. Brockenbrough.

Fulton M o 5 Feb 22 nd 3
Free
Wm Lloyd Esq Sec of War Washington City D.C. M o 3
Am o Mar 10 th 1836
W. Lloyd Esq Pension Office Washington D.C.
George H. ...

Gallaway Co. Hutton Missouri
20th February 1836
War Dept
Lee War
Washington
I received a Commission from under your hand authorising me to draw fifty dollars during my natural life for my services as a Private in the War of the revolution Commission dated 10th Sep 1833 - My Residence was at that time in the state of Virginia but since, in the fall of 1835 I removed to the state of Missouri where I now reside, and wish authority to draw my pay at St Louis in this state Your early attention to this matter will do me a singular favour —
P s Commission —
"Recorded in the Pension Office"
"in Book E vol 6 Page 14"
"by A Rice Clerk."
Yrs t Most Respectfully
George Harding †
State of Missouri } County of Gallaway } S c
Be It remembered that that on this 20th day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight

hundred and thirty six personally appeared before me Notary Public within and for the County aforesaid George Hording Whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Instrument or application and made oath that the facts therein stated were just and true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal the day and date above written
James H. Henderson Not. Pub.