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These records cover about 20 percent of American military, naval, and marine officers and enlisted men who served in the Revolutionary War. | These records cover about 20 percent of American military, naval, and marine officers and enlisted men who served in the Revolutionary War. | ||
== '''Record History''' == | == '''Record History''' == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | ||
=== '''Record Reliability''' === | === '''Record Reliability''' === | ||
Information recorded on pension and bounty land warrant applications is generally reliable, but its accuracy depended on the memory of the applicant and the records he or she had access to. Some applications were rejected if the information could not be verified in federal records or if the claim was suspected of being fraudulent. | Information recorded on pension and bounty land warrant applications is generally reliable, but its accuracy depended on the memory of the applicant and the records he or she had access to. Some applications were rejected if the information could not be verified in federal records or if the claim was suspected of being fraudulent. | ||
== '''Record Description''' == | == '''Record Description''' == | ||
The pension and land warrant applications consist of about 80,000 files. Each file may be a single card or may contain from 1 to 200 pages or more. A typical file is about 30 pages and includes an introductory card, an application, sworn affidavits, and other supporting documents that verify a veteran’s identity and service. The file also includes papers that show decisions made concerning the claim. In 1912 the Survivor, Widow, Rejected, and Bounty Land Warrant files were consolidated into a single alphabetical series. | The pension and land warrant applications consist of about 80,000 files. Each file may be a single card or may contain from 1 to 200 pages or more. A typical file is about 30 pages and includes an introductory card, an application, sworn affidavits, and other supporting documents that verify a veteran’s identity and service. The file also includes papers that show decisions made concerning the claim. In 1912 the Survivor, Widow, Rejected, and Bounty Land Warrant files were consolidated into a single alphabetical series. | ||
=== '''Record Content''' === | === '''Record Content''' === | ||
Each application file includes some or all of the following genealogical information: • Veteran’s name • Age or birth date • Residence • Birthplace • Death date and place • Name of spouse or widow • Her age • Her residence • Marriage date and place • Names of the children • Ages or birth dates of the children | Each application file includes some or all of the following genealogical information: • Veteran’s name • Age or birth date • Residence • Birthplace • Death date and place • Name of spouse or widow • Her age • Her residence • Marriage date and place • Names of the children • Ages or birth dates of the children | ||
== '''How to Use the Record''' == | == '''How to Use the Record''' == | ||
Use pension and bounty land warrant applications to learn your ancestor’s birth year and place. They often provide the names and ages of family members. They may contain information not found in any other source. | Use pension and bounty land warrant applications to learn your ancestor’s birth year and place. They often provide the names and ages of family members. They may contain information not found in any other source. | ||
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== '''Related Wiki Articles''' == | == '''Related Wiki Articles''' == | ||
• Revolutionary War Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants | • Revolutionary War Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants | ||
== '''Sources of This Collection''' == | == '''Sources of This Collection''' == | ||
“Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files,” database, FamilySearch; 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. | “Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications Files,” database, FamilySearch; 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. | ||
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An example of citing these records is: | An example of citing these records is: | ||
Instructions for citing this source can be found at: How to Cite FamilySearch Collections. | Instructions for citing this source can be found at: How to Cite FamilySearch Collections. | ||
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