American Revolution Patriots (Grubbs-Gwynn)


  • Grubbs, Benjamin – Benjamin Grubbs came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private. On the Twentieth day of February, in 1784, Benjamin Grubbs received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Revolution. We have no additional Information, about the life, death, burial or military service of Benjamin Grubbs, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Grymes, Benjamin – Benjamin Grymes came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Benjamin held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of January, in 1803 and the Twenty-sixth day of January, in 1830, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Benjamin Grymes 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 Benjamin Grymes, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunn, Abel – Abel Gunn was born in the State of New York. He fought in the Battle of Trenton. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Abel Gunn, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunn, James – James Gunn came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army in the State of Virginia.  James Gunn held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of July, in 1793 and the Twenty-third of September, in 1808, he received a bounty, of fifty-four hundred and forty-three acres of land, from the State of Virginia. James Gunn 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 James Gunn, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunnell, Joseph – Joseph Gunnell came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Joseph Gunnell held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of April, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Joseph Gunnell 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 Joseph Gunnell, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunnell, William – William Gunnell came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia, William Gunnell held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of October, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. William Gunnell was given the 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 Gunnell, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunnels, Daniel – Daniel Gunnels came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, from the State of Georgia. Daniel Gunnels 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 Daniel Gunnels, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunnels, Joseph – Joseph Gunnels came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually, that of Private, in the Continental Army. 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. Joseph Gunnels 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 Joseph Gunnels, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunnels, Nicholas – Nicholas Gunnels came from the State of Georgia. He was a member of the Minutemen. The Minutemen were members of militias, or armies of nonprofessional soldiers, in the American Revolutionary War. They were major contributors to the war and were trained to respond to threats at a moment’s notice. Not only did they provide quick military action, but they created a network to quickly relay information across the colonies. Minutemen relayed instant messages using riders on horseback. On the Twenty-second day of July, in 1784, Nicholas Gunnels received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one half 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 Nicholas Gunnels, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunter, Charles – Charles Gunter came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Charles Gunter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of December, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Charles Gunter 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 Charles Gunter, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunter, Henry – Henry Gunter came from the State of South Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of South Carolina. When the rank of a soldier, is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of May, in 1785 and the Seventh day of May, in 1786, he received a bounty of three hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of South Carolina. Henry Gunter 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 Henry Gunter, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunter, Joel – Joel Gunter came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Joel Gunter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twelfth day of March, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Joel Gunter 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 Joel Gunter, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunter, Lazarus – Lazarus Gunter came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually, that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, Lazarus Gunter received the bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, 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 Lazarus Gunter, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunter, Samuel -Samuel Gunter came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Samuel Gunter held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty of two hundred and five acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. 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 Private Samuel Gunter, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gunyon, John – John Gunyon came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Gunyon held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1812, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Gunyon 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 Gunyon, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurganus, Jeremiah – Jeremiah Gurganus came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Jeremiah Gurganus 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. Jeremiah Gurganus 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 Jeremiah Gurganus, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurley, Ayres – Ayres Gurley came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of June, in 1785, Ayres Gurley’s heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. His heirs 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 Ayres Gurley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurley, James – James Gurley came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. James Gurley held the rank of Corporal, 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. James Gurley’s heirs 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 Corporal James Gurley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurley, Joseph – James Gurley came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. James Gurley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. James Gurley 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 James Gurley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurley, Simon – Simon Gurley came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Simon Gurley held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the First day of September, in 1800, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Simon Gurley’s heirs 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 Private Simon Gurley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurney, Asa – Asa Gurney was born in 1758, in the Town of Abington, Plymouth County, in the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Asa Gurney 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. These regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments used were the drum, fife and bugle, as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. He was a member of Captain Snow’s Company, Colonel Mitchell’s Regiment and General Cushing’s Brigade, who marched on the Rhode Island Alarm, from the Ninth day of December, in 1776 to the Twenty-fifth day of December, in 1776. Later, he held the rank of Private, as a member of Captain Pool’s Company and Colonel Jacob’s Regiment, who marched to re-enforce the Continental Army, from July, in 1780 to October, in 1780. Asa Gurney died in 1843. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Asa Gurney, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurney, Noah – Noah Gurney was born in 1735, in the Town of Abington, Plymouth County, in the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into  the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Noah Gurney held the rank Private, in the Continental Army. He was a member of Captain Edward Cobb’s Company and Colonel Mitchell’s Regiment, who marched on the Twentieth day of April, in 1775, in response to the Alarm of the Nineteenth day of April, in 1775, to Marchfield, in service for three days. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Noah Gurney, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gurtley, William – William Gurtley came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. William Gurtley 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 Seventh day of July, in 1790, William Gurtley received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. 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 William Gurtley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gustin, John – John Gustin was born in 1760, in the Sussex County, in the State of New Jersey. He was also mustered into the Militia of Sussex County, in the State of New Jersey. John Gustin was a member of the New Jersey Assembly, in 1798. He was elected High Sheriff of Sussex County in the State of New Jersey, in 1807. John Gustin became the Judge of Common Pleas, in Sussex County in the State of New Jersey., in 1818. He died in 1830, at the age of seventy years old. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Gustin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guth, G. John – G. John  Guth came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. G. John Guth 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. John G. Guth 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 G. John Guth, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthery, George – George Guthery came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. George Guthery held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth  day of October, in 1783 and the Twelfth day of November, in 1801, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of acres of land, from the State of Virginia. George Guthery 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 George Guthery, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrey, John – John Guthrey came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Guthrey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of June, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Guthrey 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 Guthrey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, Archibald – Archibald Guthrie came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the state of Pennsylvania. Archibald Guthrie held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of April, in 1787, his heirs received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State, of Pennsylvania. Archibald Guthrie’s heirs 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 Private Archibald Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, James – James Guthrie came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. James Guthrie held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of May, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. James Guthrie was given the 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 James Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, John – John Guthrie came from the state of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Guthrie held the rank of Fifer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier is supposed to be at least sixteen years of age. A musician or one who played any instrument, were supposed to be twelve years old. These regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments used, were the drum, fife, and bugle, as well as others. The instruments were used to send messages to the troops. On the Twentieth day of February, in 1783, John Guthrie received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. 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 Fifer John Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, John – John Guthrie came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Guthrie held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of May, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Guthrie 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 Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, Lewis – Lewis Guthrie came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Lewis Guthrie held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of June, in 1813, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Lewis Guthrie 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 Lewis Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, Patience – Patience Guthrie came from the Sufferer’s section of the Danbury Township, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. Patience Guthrie received a bounty of Three pounds, nineteen pence and eight pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut. She was given the bounty of British money, because of her courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Sufferer Patience Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guthrie, William – William Guthrie came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Guthrie died in the State of Indiana. He held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, William Guthrie received a bounty of one hundred and eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia. 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 Private William Guthrie, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guttery, Henry – Henry Guttery came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Henry Guttery held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of November, in 1784, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Henry Guttery 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 Henry Guttery, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guttrick, Christian – Christian Guttrick came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, 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. Christian Guttrick’s heirs 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 Christian Guttrick, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guttridge, Matthew – Matthew Guttridge came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Matthew Guttridge held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of 1796, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. 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 Private Matthew Guttridge, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guttrige, Lewis – Lewis Guttrige came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Lewis Guttrige held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. The surname of Guttrige can also, be spelled Guttridge. On the Twentieth day of December, in 1796, Lewis Guttrige heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. His heirs 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 Private Lewis Guttrige, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guy, John – John Guy came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of September, in 1785, John Guy received a bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land or British money 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 Guy, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guy, Thomas – Thomas Guy came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of December, in 1785, Thomas Guy received a bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, from the State of Georgia. He was given the bounty of land or British money, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Thomas Guy, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Guyon, Isaac – Isaac Guyon came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Isaac Guyon held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of twelve hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Isaac Guyon was given the bounty or 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 Isaac Guyon, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwaltiney, John – John Gwaltiney came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of February, in 1784, John Gwaltiney received a bounty of two hundred and fifty 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 John Gwaltiney, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwin, James – James Gwin came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. James Gwin held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. James Gwin 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 James Gwin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwin, John – John Gwin came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Gwin held the rank of Drummer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least sixteen years of age. A Musician or one who played any instrument, was supposed to beat least twelve years of age. The Musicians were Drummers, Fifers, Buglers and others. These regulations were sometimes ignored. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On the Thirty-first day of December in 1806, John Gwin received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. 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 Drummer John Gwin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwin, Thomas – Thomas Gwin came from the the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Gwin held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of December, in 1806, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Thomas Gwin 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 Thomas Gwin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwin, William – William Gwin came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Gwin held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He died in the State of Indiana. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of one hundred and eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia. William Gwin 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 Gwin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwin, Willis – Willis Gwin came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Willis Gwin held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of July, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Willis Gwin 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 Willis Gwin, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwinn, Jacob – Jacob Gwinn came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Jacob Gwinn held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of April, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Jacob Gwinn 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, Jacob Gwinn, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwinn, Jacob – Jacob Gwinn came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Jacob Gwinn held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of September, in 1788, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Jacob Gwinn 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 Jacob Gwinn, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gwynn, John – John Gwynn came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the Continental Army. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. John Gwynn held the rank of Sergeant in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Maryland. John Gwynn was given the bounty or 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 John Gwynn, during or after the American Revolution. State of Virginia. John Goodrum held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of December, in 1831, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Gwynn 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 Gwynn, during or after the American Revolution.