United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Record Description[edit | edit source]
This collection contains half pay pensions of Virginia soldiers and sailors based on service in the Revolutionary War. The Virginia General Assembly granted the payment of half pay 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.
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Record Content[edit | edit source]
- United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files (12-0422) DGS 7206584 109.jpg
Revolutionary War Payment Record
Pension application files may contain the following information:
- Name
- Whether soldier or sailor
- Dates of military service
- Dates of pay
- Name of regiment
- Name of person issuing pay
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- Type of military service, whether soldier or sailor
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