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{{Record_Search_article|location=United States|CID=CID1417475|title=Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files}}<br> | {{Record_Search_article|location=United States|CID=CID1417475|title=Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files}}<br> | ||
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Pensions and bounty land warrants were originally administered by the Secretary of War. In 1815 two bureaus were created, one for pensions and the other for land warrants. In 1841 the Secretary of War placed bounty land functions under the direction of the Commissioner of Pensions. In 1849 the Pension Office was transferred to the newly established Department of the Interior. In 1930 the Bureau of Pensions was placed under the jurisdiction of the new Veterans Administration. | Pensions and bounty land warrants were originally administered by the Secretary of War. In 1815 two bureaus were created, one for pensions and the other for land warrants. In 1841 the Secretary of War placed bounty land functions under the direction of the Commissioner of Pensions. In 1849 the Pension Office was transferred to the newly established Department of the Interior. In 1930 the Bureau of Pensions was placed under the jurisdiction of the new Veterans Administration. | ||
=== Why This | === Why This Record Was Created === | ||
Pensions and bounty land warrants were issued to compensate Revolutionary War veterans for their service. Later, widows of veterans also received benefits. | Pensions and bounty land warrants were issued to compensate Revolutionary War veterans for their service. Later, widows of veterans also received benefits. | ||
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<!--bibdescbegin-->“Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files,” index, ''FamilySearch'' ([http://www.familysearch.org http://www.familysearch.org]); from United States Veterans Administration . “Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land-warrant application files.” National Archives, Washington, D.C. FHL microfilm, 2670 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. <!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->“Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files,” index, ''FamilySearch'' ([http://www.familysearch.org http://www.familysearch.org]); from United States Veterans Administration . “Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land-warrant application files.” National Archives, Washington, D.C. FHL microfilm, 2670 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. <!--bibdescend--> | ||
[[Category:United_States|Military]] | [[Category:United_States|Military]] | ||