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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830–1875 record collection contains half pay pensions for Virginia soldiers and sailors based on their service in the Revolutionary War. In May of 1779 the Virginia General Assembly granted the payment of half pay pensions for life to the state's military and naval officers and others who served until the end of the war in state units within the state's borders or in the Continental Army. This collection is part of Record Group 15, Records of the Veterans Administration, and is National Archives Microfilm publication M910. A copy of the microfilm publication pamphlet can be viewed at [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:United_States_Revolutionary_War,_Virginia_Pension_Application_Files_Introduction_and_Coverage_Table Introduction and Coverage Table] or downloaded from the NARA microfilm catalog at [https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEScreen=GPEA+Microfilm+MIF&SWEView=GPEA+Microfilm+Landing+Page+View+MIF The National Archives] by entering the microfilm publication number M910 into the search field. | United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830–1875 record collection contains half pay pensions for Virginia soldiers and sailors based on their service in the Revolutionary War. In May of 1779 the Virginia General Assembly granted the payment of half pay pensions for life to the state's military and naval officers and others who served until the end of the war in state units within the state's borders or in the Continental Army. This collection is part of Record Group 15, Records of the Veterans Administration, and is National Archives Microfilm publication M910. A copy of the microfilm publication pamphlet can be viewed at [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:United_States_Revolutionary_War,_Virginia_Pension_Application_Files_Introduction_and_Coverage_Table Introduction and Coverage Table] or downloaded from the NARA microfilm catalog at [https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEScreen=GPEA+Microfilm+MIF&SWEView=GPEA+Microfilm+Landing+Page+View+MIF The National Archives] by entering the microfilm publication number M910 into the search field. | ||
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Military Rosters and Enlistment or Muster Rolls provide a record of when a soldier or sailor served, where they served, and for how long. They also provide details of who they served under, rank, promotion, leave information, and when their service ended. These records tell where a soldier or sailor lived and where the enlisted which were not always the same place. | Military Rosters and Enlistment or Muster Rolls provide a record of when a soldier or sailor served, where they served, and for how long. They also provide details of who they served under, rank, promotion, leave information, and when their service ended. These records tell where a soldier or sailor lived and where the enlisted which were not always the same place. | ||
=== Revolutionary War Pensions === | === Revolutionary War Pensions === | ||
Pension acts were passed and amended many times between 1776 and 1878. In 1776 the first pension law granted half-pay for life to soldiers disabled in the service and unable to earn a living. A pension law passed in 1818 permitted compensation for service, regardless of disability, but was later amended, making eligible only those soldiers who were unable to earn a living. The pension act of 1832 allowed pensions again based on service and enabled a veteran’s widow to receive pension benefits. The pension act of 1832 made Revolutionary War Pensions available to all veterans who served during the war for at least six months in any of the armed forces—Regular or Continental Army, state militia, navy and certain contract positions, such as teamsters—not just disabled veterans and those who had served in the Continental Army. In addition to Federal pensions, nine states, including Virginia, enacted pension laws. | Pension acts were passed and amended many times between 1776 and 1878. In 1776 the first pension law granted half-pay for life to soldiers disabled in the service and unable to earn a living. A pension law passed in 1818 permitted compensation for service, regardless of disability, but was later amended, making eligible only those soldiers who were unable to earn a living. The pension act of 1832 allowed pensions again based on service and enabled a veteran’s widow to receive pension benefits. The pension act of 1832 made Revolutionary War Pensions available to all veterans who served during the war for at least six months in any of the armed forces—Regular or Continental Army, state militia, navy and certain contract positions, such as teamsters—not just disabled veterans and those who had served in the Continental Army. In addition to Federal pensions, nine states, including Virginia, enacted pension laws. | ||
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=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID2070137 |title=United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875 }} | {{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID2070137 |title=United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875 }} | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Name of person issuing pay | *Name of person issuing pay | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | === Sample Image === | ||
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Image:United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1848 DGS 7206584 img 109.jpg|1848 Revolutionary War Payment Record | Image:United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1848 DGS 7206584 img 109.jpg|1848 Revolutionary War Payment Record | ||
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=== Coverage Table === | === Coverage Table === | ||
The [[United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files Introduction and Coverage Table]] lists the names of soldiers and sailors identified in this collection and matches them with their corresponding record in the microfilm publication, M804 available at [[United States, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | The [[United States Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files Introduction and Coverage Table]] lists the names of soldiers and sailors identified in this collection and matches them with their corresponding record in the microfilm publication, M804 available at [[United States, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | ||
== How Do I Search This Collection == | == How Do I Search This Collection == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
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*Use the information in each record to find additional family members in the censuses | *Use the information in each record to find additional family members in the censuses | ||
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*Repeat this process with additional family member’s records to find more generations of the family | *Repeat this process with additional family member’s records to find more generations of the family | ||
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*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives | ||
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*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well | *Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well | ||
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* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
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=== Related Family History Library Holdings=== | === Related Family History Library Holdings=== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/48464? Virginia half pay and other related Revolutionary War pension application files, ca. 1778-1875] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/48464? Virginia half pay and other related Revolutionary War pension application files, ca. 1778-1875] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/414179 Virginia Office of the Governor. Bounty warrants, 1779-1860. FHL 31 Rolls] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/414179 Virginia Office of the Governor. Bounty warrants, 1779-1860. FHL 31 Rolls] | ||
=== Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | === Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1417475 United States Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1417475 United States Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900] | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2068326 United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2068326 United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1849623 United States Revolutionary War Compiled Service Records, 1775-1783] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1849623 United States Revolutionary War Compiled Service Records, 1775-1783] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
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[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||
[[pt:Estados Unidos, Guerra Revolucionária, Arquivos de Pedido de Pensão da Virgínia (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Estados Unidos, Guerra Revolucionária, Arquivos de Pedido de Pensão da Virgínia (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||
[[Category:Revolutionary War, 1775-1783]] | [[Category:Revolutionary War, 1775-1783]] | ||