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Botetourt County (Va.) Declarations for Revolutionary War Pensions, 1820-1833; undated

.23 cu. ft. (1 box)
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Botetourt County (Va.) Declarations for Revolutionary War Pensions, 1820-1833; undated, primarily record the declarations of individuals seeking to obtain Revolutionary War pensions provided by various acts of Congress. The applicants present detailed testimony of their time of service during the Revolutionary War. Information found in the declarations include date and location applicants entered into service, names of military companies they served in, names of military commanders they served under, names of fellow soldiers they served with, length of service, their age, and their place of birth. The predominant portion of the declarations are narratives of their tours of duty during the Revolutionary War with emphasis on battles they fought. The declarations also include affidavits from witnesses who could verify information provided by applicants.

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Botetourt County (Va.) Declarations for Revolutionary War Pensions, 1820-1833; undated .23 cu. ft. (1 box)

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