American Revolution Patriots (Bartley-Beckes)

• Bartley, John – John Bartley came from the State of Georgia. On the Twentieth day of August, in 1785, John Bartley received a bounty of an unknown number of acres of land, from the State of Georgia.
• Bartley, Joshua – Joshua Bartley came from the State of Virginia. Joshua Bartley held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of June, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
• Bartley, William – William Bartley came from the State of Virginia. William Bartley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. William Bartley was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence.
• Bartlie, John – John Bartlie came from the State of North Carolina. John Bartlie held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of August, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
• Bartoe, Jonas – Jonas Bartoe came from the State of New York. Jonas Bartoe held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.
• Bartoe, Morris – Morris Bartoe came from the State of New York. Morris Bartoe held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.
• Barton, Ebenezer – Ebenezer Barton came from the Town of Windham, Cumberland County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a State, in its own right, during the American Revolutionary War. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of the State of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. On the Tenth day of October, in 1835, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine.
• Barton, Ephraim – Ephraim Barton came from the State of North Carolina. Ephraim Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1820, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
• Barton, Henry – Henry Barton came from the State of Virginia. Henry Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of November, in 1790, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
• Barton, James – James Barton came from the State of Virginia. James Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
• Barton, John – John Bartlett came from the Town of Lisbon, Androscoggin County, in the State of Maine. John Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. Maine was not a State during the American Revolutionary War. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of the State of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. On the Third day of July, in 1835, his widow, Abigail Barton received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine.
• Barton, John – John Barton came from the State of Massachusetts. John Barton was a member of General George Washington’s Commander-in-chief’s Guard.
• Barton, Joseph – Joseph Barton came from the State of Maryland. Joseph Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.
• Barton, Robert – Robert Barton came from the State of New York. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.
• Barton, Sylvannus – Sylvannus Barton came from the State of North Carolina. Ephraim Barton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of February, in 1797, he received a bounty of three hundred and twenty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
• Barton, William – William Barton came from the State of Georgia. On the Sixth day of February, in 1784, William Barton received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia.
• Barton, Willoughby – Willoughby Barton came from the State of Georgia. Willoughby Barton held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.
• Bartow, Silas – Silas Bartow came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Norwalk, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Silas Bartow received a bounty of forty-eight pounds, twelve pence and six pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Bartram, Job – Job Bartram came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Fairfield, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Job Bartram received a bounty of nine hundred, seventy-five pounds, twenty-seven pence and five pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Basdel, Jacob – Jacob Basdel came from the State of North Carolina. Jacob Basdel held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Basey, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Basey came from the State of Virginia. Jeremiah Basey held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Eleventh day of October, in 1826, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basey, William – William Basey came from the State of Virginia. William Basey held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of February, in 1787, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basey, William – William Basey came from the State of Virginia. William Basey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. on the Sixteenth day of February, in 1787, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basford, James – James Basford came from the State of Virginia. James Basford held the rank of Dragoon, in the Continental Army. Dragoons originally were a class of mounted infantry, who used horses for travel, but usually dismounted to fight on foot. From the early 1700’s onward, dragoons were usually employed as conventional cavalry, trained for combat with swords on Horseback. On the Twenty-ninth day of January, in 1787, James Basford received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basil, Daniel – Daniel Basil came from the State of Maryland. Daniel Basil held the rank of Fifer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least sixteen years old. The age of a musician was supposed to be at least twelve years old. Sometimes these regulations were ignored. The instruments used included the drum, fife and bugle, as well as others. These instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Basil, Owen – Owen Basil came from the State of Georgia. On the Twentieth day of August, in 1785, Owen Basil received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Baskerville, John – John Baskerville came from the State of Virginia. John Baskerville held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of February, in 1812 and the Second day of June, in 1857, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baskerville, Samuel – Samuel Baskerville came from the State of Virginia. Samuel Baskerville held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of May, in 1783 and the Seventh day of April, in 1808, he received a bounty of Thirty-four hundred, forty-four acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bason, Daniel – Daniel Bason came from the State of New York. Daniel Bason held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bason, Michael – Michael Bason came from the State of New York. On the Fourteenth day of June, in 1790, Michael Bason received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bass, Britain – Britain Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Britain Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of December, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Drewry – Drewry Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Drewry Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and forty-three acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Esau – Esau Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Esau Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Ezdras – Ezdras Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Ezdras Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of February, in 1824, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Henry – Henry Bass came from the State of New York. Henry Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bass, Jonathan – Jonathan Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Jonathan Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of January, in 1786, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Moses – Moses Bass came from the State of North Carolina. Moses Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeen day of December in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bass, Samuel – Samuel Bass came from the State of Massachusetts. Samuel Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eleventh day of July, in 1837, his Assignee, Samuel Cook received a bounty of two hundred acres, from the State of Massachusetts. An Assignee was a holder of debt, a person to whom a right or liability is legally transferred or a person appointed to act for another.

Bass, Thomas – Thomas Bass came from the State of Massachusetts. Thomas Bass held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of February, in 1831, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land from the State of Massachusetts.

Basset, Richard – Richard Basset came from the State of Maryland. Richard Basset held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, in the State of Maryland.

Basset, Sarah – Sarah Basset came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Danbury, Fairfield County in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Sarah Basset received a bounty of zero pounds, eighteen pence and eight pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Basset, William – William Basset came from the State of New York. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, William Basset’s heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bassett, George – George Bassett came from the State of Georgia. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bassett, James – James Bassett came from the State of Virginia. James Bassett held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of September, in 1806, he received a bounty of three hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basye, Benjamin – Benjamin Basye came from the State of Virginia. Benjamin Basye held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of May, in 1830 and the Twenty-seventh day of December, in 1841, he received a bounty of three hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Basye, Jesse – Jesse Basye came from the State of Virginia. Jesse Basye held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of May, in 1830, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Batchelder, Henry – Henry Batchelder came from the State of Virginia. Henry Batchelder held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of January, in 1834, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Batchelor, Peter – Peter Batchelor came from the State of Virginia. Peter Batchelor held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Batchley, Joshua – Joshua Batchley came from the State of Virginia. Joshua Batchley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bateman, George – George Bateman came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. George Bateman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bateman, John – John Bateman came from the State of New York. John Bateman held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, he received a bounty of eleven hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bateman, Nathan – Nathan Bateman came from the State of Maryland. Nathan Bateman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bateman, Navey – Navey Bateman came from the State of North Carolina. Navey Bateman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bates, Caspar – Caspar Bates came from the State of Pennsylvania. Caspar Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of February, in 1787, his Assignee, Richard Leedom received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bates, Conradt – Conradt Bates came from the State of Pennsylvania. Conradt Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bates, David – David Bates came from the State of New York. On the Thirtieth day of October, in 1802, he received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bates, David – David Bates came from the State of Pennsylvania. David Bates held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-ninth day of January, in 1803, his Assignee, Patrick Cample received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bates, David – David Bates came from the State of North Carolina. David Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourteenth day of September, in 1820, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bates, George – George Bates came from the State of Pennsylvania. On the Twenty-seventh day of January, in 1824, George Bates’ Executor in Trust, Adam Reigart received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bates, John – John Bates came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-eight day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bates, John – John Bates came from the State of Virginia. John Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of September, in 1783 and the Twenty-second day of August , in 1786, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bates, Lebbens – Lebbens Bates came from the State of Massachusetts. Lebbens Bates held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of March, in 1834, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts.

Bates, Luke – Luke Bates came from the State of North Carolina. Luke Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bates, Matthias – Matthias Bates came from the State of North Carolina. Matthias Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of December, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bates, Samuel – Samuel Bates came from the Town of Fairfield, Somerset County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state, in its own right, during the American Revolutionary War. Maine became a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the state of Massachusetts. The people of the State of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. On the Seventh day of May, in in 1835, Samuel Bates received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine.

Bates, Simeon – Simeon Bates came from the State of North Carolina. Simeon Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of April, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bates, Thomas – Thomas Bates came from the State of Virginia. Thomas Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of December, in 1796 and the Twenty-second day of April, in 1820, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bates, Thomas – Thomas Bates came from the State of Virginia. Thomas Bates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. on the Twenty-second day of April, in 1820, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Batman, William – William Batman came from the State of North Carolina. William Batman held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1796, his heirs received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Batson, Thomas – Thomas Batson came from in the State of Virginia. Thomas Batson held the rank of Sailor, in the Continental Navy. On the Thirtieth day of June, in 1834, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Battdorf, Christian, Sr. – Christian Battdorf, Sr. was born in 1724. He died on the Twenty-seventh day of May, in 1783, in the State of Pennsylvania. Christian Battdorf, Sr. was married to Regina. They were married in the State of Virginia.

Batten, Thomas – Thomas Batten came from the Town of Benton, Loudoun County, State of Virginia. The Town of Benton was near the Town of Middleburg, Loudoun County, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Batten held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of one hundred and eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Thomas Batten was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. He died in the State of Indiana.

Batten, William – William Batten came from the State of Maryland. William Batten held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Battersby, Robert – Robert Battersly came from the State of New York. Robert Battersly held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Batterson, George – George Batterson came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Fairfield, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty pounds, thirteen pence and three pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Batterson, William – William Batterson came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Fairfield, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of sixteen pounds, three pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Batterton, Samuel – Samuel Batterton came from the State of Virginia. Samuel Batterton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of April, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Battles, Shadrach – Shadrach Battles came from the State of Virginia. Shadrach Battles held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eleventh day of June, in 1821, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Batton, Hugh – Hugh Batton came from the State of Maryland. Hugh Batton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Batton, John – John Batton came from the State of Maryland. John Batton held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Batts, Sampson – Sampson Batts came from the State of North Carolina. Sampson Batts held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eight day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Batty, William – William Batty came from the State of Georgia. On the Twentieth day of February, in 1784, William Batty received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Baty, Hugh – Hugh Baty came from the State of North Carolina. Hugh Baty held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Fourteenth day of April, in 1800, he received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Baudifield, Silas – Silas Baudifield came from the State of North Carolina. Silas Baudifield held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of November, in 1797, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Baughan, Aris – Aris Baughan came from the State of Virginia. Aris Baughan held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of March, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baughan, William – William Baughan came from the State of Virginia. William Baughan held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of January, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baughman, George – George Baughman came from the State of Pennsylvania. George Baughman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of June, in 1786, his Assignee, Samuel Benizet received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania. An Assignee was a holder of a debt, a person to whom a right or liability is legally transferred or a person appointed to act for another.

Bauman, Sebastian – Sebastian Bauman came from the State of New York. Sebastian Bauman held the rank of Major, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of twenty-four hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Baumgartner, Henry – Henry Baumgartner came from the State of Virginia. Henry Baumgartner held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of April, in 1793, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baumgartner, Leonard – Leonard Baumgartner came from the State of Virginia. Leonard Baumgartner held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of May, in 1835, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bauswell, William – William Bauswell came from the State of Virginia. William Bauswell held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of April, in 1823, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bawcat, William – William Bawcat came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Bawcat held the rank of Forage Master, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of April, in 1796 and the Fourth day of November, in 1859, he received a bounty of fifty-eight hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baxley, Joseph – Joseph Baxley came from the State of North Carolina. Joseph Baxley held the rank of Private, in the State of North Carolina. On the Twenty-sixth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Baxter, Alexander – Alexander Baxter came from the State of Pennsylvania. Alexander Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Baxter, Andrew – Andrew Baxter came from the State of Georgia. Andrew Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Baxter, James – James Baxter came from the State of Virginia. James Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of March, in 1795, his Assignee, John Nicholson received a bounty of three and eight hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. An Assignee was a holder of debt, a person to whom a right or liability was legally transferred or a person appointed to act for another.

Baxter, James – James Baxter came from the State of Pennsylvania. James Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of November, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Baxter, John – John Baxter came from the State of Maryland. John Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Baxter, Samuel – Samuel Baxter came from the State of North Carolina. Samuel Baxter held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Baxter, Thomas – Thomas Baxter came from the State of Maryland. Thomas Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Baxter, Thomas – Thomas Baxter came from the State of North Carolina. Thomas Baxter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bay, Andrew – Andrew Bay came from the State of North Carolina. Andrew Bay held the rank of Sergeant Major, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of three hundred and fifty-seven acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bayard, Stephen – Stephen Bayard came from the State of Pennsylvania. Stephen Bayard held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of December, in 1786, he received a bounty of eight hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bayes, Joseph, Jr. – Joseph Bayes, Jr. came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bayles, Jesse – Jesse Bayles came from the State of Virginia. Jesse Bayles held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of November, in 1787, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayles, Noah – Noah Bayles came from the State of Virginia. Noah Bayles held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixth day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayley, James – James Bayley came from the State of Maryland. James Bayley held the rank of Drummer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least sixteen years old. The age of a musician was supposed to be twelve years old. Those regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments played were: the drum, fife and bugle as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On an unknown date, he received fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bayley, James – James Bayley came from the State of Pennsylvania. James Bayley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of November, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bayley, James – James Bayley came from the State of Virginia. James Bayley held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayley, John – John Bayley came from the State of Maryland. John Bayley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bayley, Robert – Robert Bayley came from the State of Virginia. Robert Bayley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of April, in 1832, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayley, Sacker – Sacker Bayley came from the State of Virginia. Sacker Bayley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of December, in 1833, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayley, Southey – Southey Bayley came from the State of Virginia. On the Tenth day of March, in 1840, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylie, Peter – Peter Baylie came from the State of Virginia. Peter Baylie held the rank of Sailor, in the Continental Navy. On the Third day of December, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylis, Henry – Henry Baylis came from the State of Virginia. Henry Baylis held the rank of Subaltern or Second Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of June, in 1784, he received a bounty of twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylis, William – William Baylis came from the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-fourth day of May, in 1784, his heirs received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Baylis, William – William Baylis came from the State of Virginia. William Baylis held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eleventh day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylis, William – William Baylis came from the State of Virginia. William Baylis held the rank of Subaltern or Second Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of June, in 1784, he received a bounty of twenty-six hundred and sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylor, George – George Baylor came from the State of Virginia. George Baylor held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of January, in 1783 and the Twenty-ninth day of January, in 1784 he received a bounty of eighty-eight hundred, eighty-eight and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylor, John – John Baylor came from the State of Virginia. John Baylor held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of August, in 1835, Twenty-third day of September, in 1837, the Tenth day of January, in 1843, the Twenty-ninth day of October, in 1836, the Twelfth day of July, 1841 and the First day of December, in 1841, he received a bounty of thirty-two hundred, two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baylor, Walker – Walker Baylor came from the State of Virginia. John Baylor held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of May, in 1783, the Ninth day of May, in 1823, he received a bounty of forty-five hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bayne, John – John Bayne came from the State of North Carolina. John Bayne held the rank of Private, in the State of North Carolina. On the Twenty-fourth day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Baynham, John – John Baynham came from the State of Virginia. John Baynham held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bays, Joseph – Joseph Bays came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bayse, Jesse – Jesse Bayse came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Jesse Bayse held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of May, in 1830, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Jesse Bayse was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Jesse Bayse , during or after the American Revolution.

Bayse, Richard – Richard Bayse came from the State of Virginia. Richard Bayse held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of July, in 1824, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baytop, John – John Baytop came from the State of Virginia. John Baytop held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baytop, John – John Baytop came from the State of Virginia. John Baytop held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Baytop, Thomas – Thomas Baytop came from the State of Virginia. Thomas Baytop held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bazemore, Robert – Robert Bazemore came from the State of North Carolina. Robert Bazemore held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bazilille, John – John Bazilille came from the State of Pennsylvania. John Bazilille held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bazzmore, Michael – Michael Bazzmore came from the State of North Carolina. Michael Bazzmore held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beach, Amos – Amos Beach came from the State of New York. Amos Beach held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beach, Benjamin – Benjamin Beach came from the State of Virginia. Benjamin Beach held the rank of Master’s Mate, in the Continental Navy. A Master’s Mate, was a senior petty officer, who assisted the Master or the Captain on the ship. On the Twentieth day of May, in 1834, he received a bounty of Twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds’ acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beach, Ignatious – Ignatious Beach came from the State of North Carolina. Ignatious Beach held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beach, John – John Beach came from the State of Maryland. John Beach held the rank of Drummer in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier is supposed to be at least sixteen years old. The age of a musician is supposed to be at least twelve years old. These regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments included the drum, fife, bugle, cornet as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Beach, Peter – Peter Beach came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifth day of August, in 1785, he received an unknown amount of land from the State of Georgia.

Beach, Robert – Robert Beach came from the State of North Carolina. Robert Beach held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beach, Samuel – Samuel Beach came from the State of Massachusetts. On the Twenty-second day of July, in 1833, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts.

Beacon, Thompson – Thompson Beacon came from the State of New York. Thompson Beacon held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beal, Archibald – Archibald Beal came from the State of Georgia. Archibald Beal held the rank of Adjutant, in the Continental Army. On the Sixth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Archibald Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence.

Beal, Isaac – Isaac Beal came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Isaac Beal held the rank of Major, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of May, in 1823, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Isaac Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service of Major Isaac Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Beal came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. Jeremiah Beal was a Refugee from the State of Georgia. A Refugee was a person, who lost his home. Many people became Refugees, because the British burned down many homes. Especially homes of the American soldiers and sympathizers. On the Twenty-Second day of March, in 1789, his son James Beal, ward of Zephaniah Beal, father of said Jeremiah Beal, received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. They were given the bounty of land because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Jeremiah Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, John – John Beal came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. John Beal held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of August, in 1820, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. John Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private John Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, Nathaniel – Nathaniel Beal came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Sixth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Nathaniel Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial of military service, of Nathaniel Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, William – William Beal came from the State of South Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of South Carolina. On the Second day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of South Carolina. William Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private William Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, William – William Beal came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Beal held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of November, in 1783, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. William Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Sergeant William Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beal, Zephaniah – Zephaniah Beal came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Sixth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Zephaniah Beal was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Zephaniah Beal, during or after the American Revolution.

Beale, Robert – Robert Beale came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Robert Beale held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of March, in 1783 and the Twenty-seventh day of September, in 1808, he received a bounty of fifty-two hundred, twenty-one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Robert Beale was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain Robert Beale, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Garratt – Garratt Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. Garratt Beall held the rank or Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of December, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Garratt Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Garratt Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, George – George Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Fourth day of February, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. George Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of George Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Henry – Henry Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was a Minuteman, in the State of Georgia. The Minutemen were members of militias or armies of non professional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were important contributors to the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. They provided quick military action, and created a network to speedily relay information across the colonies, on horseback. In 1785, Henry Beall received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Minuteman Henry Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Hezekiah – Hezekiah Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, Hezekiah Beall received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Hezekiah Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, John – John Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Fourth day of February, in 1785, John Beall received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Lloyd – Lloyd Beall came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Lloyd Beall held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date. he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. Lloyd Beall was given the bounty, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain Lloyd Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Nathaniel – Nathaniel Beall came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. Nathaniel Beall held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of December, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Nathaniel Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Nathaniel Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Nathaniel – Nathaniel Beall came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Nathaniel Beall held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of April, in 1810, he received a bounty of three hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Nathaniel Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Nathaniel Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Robert – Robert Beall came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Robert Beall held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Sixth day of August, in 1808, he received a bounty of one thousand, fifty-five and one / half acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Robert Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain Robert Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, Samuel B. – Samuel B. Beall came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Samuel B. Beall held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. Samuel B. Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Lieutenant Samuel B. Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Beall, William – William Beall came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. William Beall held the rank of Major and Dentist, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. William Beall was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Major and Dentist William Beall, during or after the American Revolution.

Bealle, Robert – Robert Bealle came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Robert Bealle held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Robert Bealle was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain Robert Bealle, during or after the American Revolution.

Beals, Isaac – Isaac Beals came from the State of Massachusetts. Isaac Beals held the rank of Quartermaster and Gunner/Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of October, in 1834, his heir, the widow Sarah Pierce received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts.

Beals, Joshua – Joshua Beals came from the State of Massachusetts. Joshua Beals held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of October, in 1833, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts.

Beam, Frederick – Frederick Beam came from the State of Pennsylvania. Frederick Beam held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of October, in 1786, he received two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beaman, Francis – Francis Beaman came from the State of North Carolina. Francis Beaman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of August, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beaman, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Beaman came from the State of North Carolina. Jeremiah Beaman held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the First day of July, in 1820, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bean, Edmund – Edmund Bean came from the State of North Carolina. Edmund Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bean, Henry – Henry Bean came from the State of Pennsylvania. Henry Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, his heirs received a bounty of two hundred acres of land. from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bean, Jesse – Jesse Bean came from the State of North Carolina. Jesse Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bean, John – John Bean came from the State of Maryland. John Bean held the Rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bean, Leonard – Leonard Bean came from the State of Maryland. Leonard Bean held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Bean, Reubin – Reubin Bean came from the State of Georgia. He was a Minuteman, in the State of Georgia. Minutemen were Members of the militia or armies of non professional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were important contributors to the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moments’s notice. Minuteman provided, quick military action, an created a network to speedily relay information, across the colonies, on houseback. On the Third day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bean, Richard – Richard Bean came from the State of North Carolina. Richard Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty, of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bean, Robert – Robert Bean came from the State of North Carolina. Robert Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bean, William – William Bean came from the State of North Carolina. William Bean held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Bear, Edward – Edward Bear came from the State of New York. Edward Bear held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate of helper to a Cannonier, or the soldier who fired the cannon. His duties were to care for the cannon, load the cannon, and clean the cannon. When the army traveled, the Matross would walk with the supply wagons and guard the wagons and the supplies, along the way. On the Sixth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty, of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bear, Thomas – Thomas Bear came from the State of Maryland. Thomas Bear held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Beard, Edmund – Edmund Beard came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beard, George – George Beard came from the State of Georgia. He was a Refugee, in the State of Georgia. A Refugee was a person, who had lost his home. The British burned down many homes of those, who were soldiers or sympathizers, during the American Revolutionary War. George Beard received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beard, James – James Beard came from the State of North Carolina. James Beard held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beard, John – John Beard came from the State of Georgia. James Beard held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beard, Lewis – Lewis Beard came from the State, of North Carolina. Lewis Beard held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeen day of December, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land from the State of Georgia.

Beard, Peter – Peter Beard came from the State of Georgia. Minutemen were members of Militias or armies of non professional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were important contributors to the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. Minutemen provided quick military action and created a network to speedily relay information across the colonies, on horseback. On the Third day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bears, David – David Bears came from the State of New York. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beasely, Burwell – Burwell Beasely came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beasely, Richard – Richard Beasely came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beasley, Ephraim – Ephraim Beasley came from the State of Virginia. Ephraim Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of January, in 1812, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beasley, Hardy – Hardy Beasley came from the State of North Carolina. Hardy Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of February, in 1797, he received a bounty of three hundred and twenty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beasley, James – James Beasley came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beasley, John – John Beasley came from the State of North Carolina. John Beasley held the rank of Fifer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least sixteen years of age. The musician was supposed to be at least 12 years of age. These regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments included: the drum, Fife, and bugle, as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On the Seventeenth day of December, in 1785, he received a bounty, of three hundred and fifty-seven acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beasley, John – John Beasley came from the State of North Carolina. John Beasley held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of August, in 1819, he received a bounty of four hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beasley, Joseph – Joseph Beasley came from the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-eighth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beasley, Larkin – Larkin Beasley came from the State of Virginia. Larkin Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of November, in 1787, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beasley, Peter – Peter Beasley came from the State of South Carolina. On the Sixth day of October, in 1794, his Estate Administrator, James Timms received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of South Carolina.

Beasley, Richard – Richard Beasley came from the State of Virginia. Richard Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beasley, Samuel – Samuel Beasley came from the State of North Carolina. Samuel Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of September, in 1820, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beasley, Smith – Smith Beasley came from the State of Virginia. Smith Beasley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourteenth day of February, in 1834, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beasley, William – William Beasley came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beasly, William – William Beasly came from the State of Pennsylvania. William Beasly held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beatley, James -James Beatley came from the State of Virginia. James Beatley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of December, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beatley, Ralph – Ralph Beatley came from the State of Virginia. Ralph Beatley held the rank of Sailor, in the Continental Navy. On the Thirtieth day of June, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beatley, William – William Beatley came from the State of Virginia. William Beatley held the rank of Sailor, in the Continental Navy. On the Thirtieth day of June, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beatty, Erarias – Erarias Beatty came from the State of Pennsylvania. Erarias Beatty held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beatty, John – John Beatty came from the State of Pennsylvania. John Beatty held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beatty, Reading – Reading Beatty came from the State of Pennsylvania. Reading Beatty held the rank of Surgeon, in the Continental Army. Until the Industrial Revolution, Surgeons were incapable of overcoming the three basic obstacles that confronted the medical profession from its beginning, bleeding, pain and infection. Advances in those areas have transformed surgery, from dangerous to a standard method, capable of treating different conditions. On the Thirteenth day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beatty, Samuel – Samuel Beatty came from the State of Georgia. He was also, a Minuteman in the State of Georgia. The Minute men were members of militias or armies of non professional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were an important part in the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. The Minutemen provided quick military action, and created a network to speedily relay messages, on horseback. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beatty, Thomas – Thomas Beatty came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifth day of May, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beatty, Thomas – Thomas Beatty came from the State of Maryland. Thomas Beatty held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Beatty, William – William Beatty came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beatty, William – William Beatty came from the State of Georgia. William Beatty held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beatty, William – William Beatty came from the State of Pennsylvania. William Beatty held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate or helper to a Cannonier or the soldier who fired the cannon. His duties were to care for the cannon, load the cannon and clean the cannon. When the army traveled, the Matross would walk with the supply wagons and guard the wagons and the supplies, along the way. On the Thirtieth day of July, in 1787, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beaty, Charles – Charles Beaty came from the State of Pennsylvania. Charles Beaty held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of March, in 1809, his heirs received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beaty, Charles – Charles Beaty came from the State of Pennsylvania. Charles Beaty held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of March, in 1809, his heirs received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beaufort, Casper – Casper Beaufort came from the State of Pennsylvania. Casper Beaty held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of September, in 1787, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Beaumont, Joseph – Joseph Beaumont came from the State of North Carolina. Joseph Beaumont held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of August, in 1821, he received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beaver, Edward – Edward Beaver came from the State of New York. Edward Beaver held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate or helper to a Cannonier or the soldier who fired the cannon. His duties were to care for the cannon, load the cannon and clean the cannon. When the army traveled, the Matross would walk with the supply wagons and guard the wagons and the supplies, along the way. On the Ninth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beaver, John – John Beaver came from the State of North Carolina. John Beaver held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of April, in 1785, he received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beaver, Samuel – Samuel Beaver came from the State of Virginia. Samuel Beaver held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beaver, William – William Beaver came from the State of Virginia. William Beaver held the rank of Drummer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least, sixteen years old. The age of a musician was supposed to be at least twelve years old. Those regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments included: the drum, fife, bugle, as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On the Twentieth day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beavers, Benjamin – Benjamin Beavers came from the State of Virginia. Benjamin Beavers held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of August, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beazley, Cornelius – Cornelius Beazley came from the State of Virginia. Cornelius Beazley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the First day of September, in 1794, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bebee, Joseph – Joseph Bebee came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Danbury, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Joseph Bebee received a bounty of twelve pounds, ten pence and eight pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Becam, Robert – Robert Becam came from the State of Virginia. Robert Becam held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Becannon, Samuel – Samuel Becannon came from the State of New York. Samuel Becannon held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Becchus, Jacob – Jacob Becchus came from the State of New York. Jacob Becchus held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beck, Alexander – Alexander Beck came from the State of Maryland. Alexander Beck held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.

Beck, George – George Beck came from the State of North Carolina. George Beck held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of April, in 1785 his heirs received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beck, John – John Beck came from the State of Virginia. John Beck held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of June, in 1783 and the Thirty-first day of December, in 1806, he received a bounty of thirty-one hundred, ten and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beck, Simon – Simon Beck came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckenham, William – William Beckenham came from the State of North Carolina. William Beckanham held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of May, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Becker, Henry – Henry Becker came from the State of New York. Henry Becker held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beckes, Benjamin – Benjamin Beckes was born in 1753, in the State of Maryland. He died in 1820, in the State of Indiana. Benjamin Beckes was married to Mary. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Benjamin Beckes, during or after the American Revolution.

Becket, George – George Becket came from the State of Virginia. George Becket held the rank of Seaman, in the Continental Navy. On the Ninth day of December, in 1833, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beckett, Humphrey – Humphrey Beckett came from the State of Maryland. Humphrey Beckett held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the state of Maryland.

Beckett, Humphrey – Humphrey Beckett came from the State of Virginia. Humphrey Beckett held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of April, in 1801, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beckham, Abner – Abner Beckham came from the State of Georgia. Abner Beckham was a Refugee, in the State of Georgia. A Refugee was a person, who had lost his home. The British burned many homes, of soldier and sympathizers, during American Revolutionary War. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Allen – Allen Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-third day of July, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Archibald – Archibald Beckham came from the State of North Carolina. Archibald Beckham held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of January, in 1786, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beckham, James – James Beckham came from the State of Virginia. James Beckham held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of May, in 1785, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beckham, John – John Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Laban – Laban Beckham came from the State of Georgia. Laban Beckham was listed as a Citizen in the Continental Army Bounty Grants. On the Fifth day of April, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Laban Beckham was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence.

Beckham, Samuel – Samuel Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Sherwood – Sherwood Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Simon – Simon Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-eighth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, Solomon – Solomon Beckham came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckham, William – William Beckham came from the State of Georgia. William Beckham held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the First day of July, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Beckler, Daniel – Daniel Beckler came from the Town of Greenwood, Oxford County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state, in its own right, during the American Revolutionary War. Maine became a separate colony, in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of the State of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. Daniel Beckler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of May, in 1835, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine.

Beckley, William – William Beckley came from the State of Virginia. William Beckley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of April, in1835, he received a bounty of two hundred and eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beckman, James – James Beckman came from the State of Virginia. On the Fifth day of August, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beckman, John – John Beckman came from the State of New York. John Beckman held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beckman, Robert – Robert Beckman came from the State of Georgia. On the Fifth day of August, in 1785, Robert Beckman received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Becknall, James – James Becknall came from the State of Virginia. James Becknall held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Becknall, Thomas – Thomas Becknall came from the State of Virginia. Thomas Becknall held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Becks, Christopher – Christopher Becks came from the State of Virginia. Christopher Becks held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Becks, William – William Becks came from the State of North Carolina. William Becks held the rank of Ensign, in the Continental Army. From the beginning of the Army, in the British American Colonies, the rank of Ensign held a place in the Army from the American Colonial Period. The rank of Ensign was replaced by the rank of Second Lieutenant, in 1815, at the end of the War of 1812. On the Twenty-eighth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of one thousand and ninety-six acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beddoe, Laurence – Laurence Beddoe came from the State of Virginia. Laurence Beddoe held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of June, in 1812, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beden, Elijah – Elijah Beden came from the State of Georgia. He was also, a member of the Minutemen, in the State of Georgia. The Minutemen were member of militias or armies of non professional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were an important part of the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. The Minutemen provided quick military action and created a network to relay messages across the colonies, on horseback. On the Third day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bedford, Antoine – Antoine Bedford came from the State of New York. On an unknown date, Antoine Bedford received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bedford, James – James Bedford came from the State of Virginia. James Bedford held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental army. On the Fourth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bedinger, Daniel – Daniel Bedinger came from the State of Virginia. Daniel Bedinger held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Third day of April, in 1783, he received a bounty of One hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bedinger, Daniel – Daniel Bedinger came from the State of Virginia. Daniel Bedinger held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of December, in 1783, the Fifth day of February, in 1839, the Seventeenth day of January, in 1839, he received a bounty of forty thousand, ninety-six and one half acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bedinger, Henry – Henry Bedinger came from the State of Virginia. Henry Bedinger held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the First day of April, in 1784, the Third day of April, in 1783, Twenty-eighth day of October, in 1793, he received a bounty of six thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Bedinger, Philip – Philip Bedinger came from the State of New York. Philip Bedinger held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bedingfield, Charles – Charles Bedingfield came from the State of Georgia. On an unknown date, Charles Bedingfield received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bedingfield, Nathaniel – Nathaniel Bedingfield came from the State of Georgia. On the Twenty-second day of July, in 1784, Nathaniel Bedingfield received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.

Bedle, David – David Bedle came from the State of Pennsylvania. David Bedle held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixth day of November, in 1788, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bedner, Christopher – Christopher Bedner came from the State of New York. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, Christopher Bedner’s heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Bedo, John – John Bedo came from the State of North Carolina. John Bedo held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty, of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land from the State of North Carolina.

Bedworth, William – William Bedworth came from the State of Pennsylvania. William Bedworth held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of April, in 1787, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.

Bedworth, William – William Bedworth came from the State of Virginia. William Bedworth held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.

Beebe, Elizabeth – Elizabeth Beebe came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New London, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Elizabeth Beebe received a bounty of sixteen pounds, six pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beebe, Hannah – Hannah Beebe came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New London, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, she received a bounty of six pounds, eighteen pence and nine pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beebe, Jonah – Jonah Beebe came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New London, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred, thirty-six pounds, two pence and six pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beebe, Lydia – Lydia Beebe came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New London, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, she received a bounty of twenty-four pounds, five pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beebe, Stephen – Stephen Beebe came from the State of Massachusetts. Stephen Beebe held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of May, in 1836, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts.

Beebe, Walter – Walter Beebe came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New London, New London County, in the State of State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of nine pounds, eighth pence and nine pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beebee, Boanerges – Boanerges Beebee came from the State of New York. Boanerges Beebee held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eight day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beech, Elias – Elias Beech came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Elias Beech received a bounty of three pounds, ten pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beecher, David – David Beecher came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of nineteen pounds, five pence and zero pennies, in British money.

Beecher, Isaac – Isaac Beecher came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New Or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of Three pounds, fifteen pence and nine pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beecher, John – John Beecher came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of twenty-five pounds, seventeen pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beecher, John, Jr. – John Beecher, Jr. came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of twenty-three pounds, nine pence and ten pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beecher, Titus – Titus Beecher came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of New or East Haven, New or East Haven County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of five pounds, eight pence and zero pennies. in British money, from the State of Connecticut.

Beeckhorn, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Beeckhorn came from the State of New York. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beeckman, Terrick – Terrick Beeckman came from the State of New York. Terrick Beeckman held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty twelve hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beedle, John – John Beedle came from the State of New York. John Beedle held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.

Beek, George – George Beek came from the State of North Carolina. George Beek held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of November, in 1797, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.

Beekman – Barnard – Barnard Beekman came from the State of South Carolina. Barnard Beekman held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of January, in 1785, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of South Carolina.

Beekman, Samuel – Samuel Beekman came from the State of South Carolina. Samuel Beekman held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of January, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of South Carolina.