PDF Document Version: LVA Poythress Military Records

Record number :         1

Title                Poythress, William D.

Publication          1902

Gen. note            Part of index to pension applications filed by Virginia Confederate veterans and their widows.

Note                 Disabled

Subject – Personal   Poythress, William D.

Subject – Topical    Military pensions. — United States — Civil War, 1861-1865 — Indexes. — Indexes.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865 — Registers.

Subject -Geographic  Petersburg (Va.)

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Accounts.

Added Title          Confederate pension rolls, veterans and widows.

System Number        000599747

Record number :         2

Title                Poythress, W. L.

Publication          1902

Gen. note            Part of index to pension applications filed by Virginia Confederate veterans and their widows.

Note                 Disabled

Subject – Personal   Poythress, W. L.

Subject – Topical    Military pensions. — United States — Civil War, 1861-1865 — Indexes. — Indexes.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865 — Registers.

Subject -Geographic  Mecklenburg County (Va.)

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Accounts.

Added Title          Confederate pension rolls, veterans and widows.

System Number        000596576

Record number :         3

Title                Rease, Edward (mentioned).

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: Poythress, Mary, Miss.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Rease, Edward (mentioned).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Subject              Poythress, Mary, Miss.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001082482

Record number :         4

Title                Poythress, William (Justice).

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 11.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, William (Justice).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

System Number        001081706

Record number :         5

Title                Poythress, William.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): IV, p. 363.

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, William.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081705

Record number :         6

Title                Poythress, Peter, Colonel (military officer).

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter, Colonel (military officer).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001081704

Record number :         7

Title                Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001081703

Record number :         8

Title                Poythress, Peter, Colonel (military officer).

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter, Colonel (military officer).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001081702

Record number :         9

Title                Poythress, Peter, Col.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: 6.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter, Col.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001081701

Record number :        10

Title                Poythress, Peter.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): V, p. 205, 206.

Note                 Place of residence: Sussex County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): I, p. 14.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Sussex County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081700

Record number :        11

Title                Poythress, Peter.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): IV, p. 254.

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 5.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081699

Record number :        12

Title                Poythress, Peter.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): I, p. 339, 340; V, p. 239.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 2, 12, 22.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Peter.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081698

Record number :        13

Title                Poythress, Patsy.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): I, p. 340.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Patsy.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081697

Record number :        14

Title                Poythress, Mary.

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 12.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Mary.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

System Number        001081696

Record number :        15

Title                Poythress, Mary.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): V, p. 239.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 5.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Mary.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081695

Record number :        16

Title                Poythress, Joshua.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): IV, p. 254, 255, 363.

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 5.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Joshua.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081694

Record number :        17

Title                Poythress, Joshua.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): V, p. 239.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 28.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Joshua.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001081693

Record number :        18

Title                Poythress, John.

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: 1.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, John.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001081692

Record number :        19

Title                Poythress, Francis, Sergrant (soldier).

Note                 Place of residence: Hanover County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): I, p. 22.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Francis, Sergrant (soldier).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Hanover County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

System Number        001081691

Record number :        20

Title                Lamb, John (mentioned).

Note                 Place of residence: Dinwiddie County.

Note                 Certificates: Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Lamb, John (mentioned).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Dinwiddie County.

Subject              Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001074622

Record number :        21

Title                Floyd, Thomas (mentioned).

Note                 Place of residence: Prince George County.

Note                 Certificates: Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Certificates (reels 8-18) (arranged by county).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Floyd, Thomas (mentioned).

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims.

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Prince George County.

Subject              Poythress, Peter, Colonel.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Certificates, 1780-1783.

System Number        001067274

Record number :        22

Title                Cleaton, Poythress.

Gen. note            Commissioner’s book(s): IV, p. 349.

Note                 Place of residence: Mecklenburg County.

Note                 Court booklet(s): p. 27.

Summary              The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner’s Books (Nos. 1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).

Biog./Hist. Note     During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and

authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.

Related Work         These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures – Public Claims. Impressed Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Cleaton, Poythress.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Equipment and supplies.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia. — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Claims

Genre/Form           Claims — Virginia — Mecklenburg County.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes and lists, 1781-1783.

Added Entry          Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner’s books, 1783.

System Number        001062387

Record number :        23

Title                Poythress, W. L.

Gen. note            Rank: Sergeant.

Gen. note            Company: D.

Gen. note            Battalion: 44th.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.

Biog./Hist. Note     On March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress’ passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia’s subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of

Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the

Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department’s records to the Library of Virginia.

Note                 The Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Source: Vol. 15, p. 113 (reel 8).

Subject – Personal   Poythress, W. L.

Subject – Corporate  Confederate States of America — Registers. — Registers.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Muster rolls — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Rosters — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Registers (lists) — Virginia.

Added Entry          Bidgood, Joseph Virginius, 1841-1921.

Added Entry          Hunter, Robert Waterman, 1837-1916.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Division of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Secretary of Virginia Military Records. Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Confederate Military Records Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        000889771

Record number :        24

Title                Poythress, Thos. M.

Gen. note            Rank: Private (most likely).

Gen. note            Company: D.

Gen. note            Battalion: 22nd.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.

Biog./Hist. Note     On March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress’ passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia’s subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of

Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the

Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department’s records to the Library of Virginia.

Note                 The Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Source: Vol. 14, p. 358 (reel 7).

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Thos. M.

Subject – Corporate  Confederate States of America — Registers. — Registers.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Muster rolls — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Rosters — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Registers (lists) — Virginia.

Added Entry          Bidgood, Joseph Virginius, 1841-1921.

Added Entry          Hunter, Robert Waterman, 1837-1916.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Division of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Secretary of Virginia Military Records. Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Confederate Military Records Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        000889769

Record number :        25

Title                Poythress, Thomas M.

Gen. note            Rank: Private (most likely).

Gen. note            Company: D.

Gen. note            Battalion: 22nd.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.

Biog./Hist. Note     On March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress’ passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia’s subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of

Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the

Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department’s records to the Library of Virginia.

Note                 The Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Source: Vol. 14, p. 358 (reel 7).

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Thomas M.

Subject – Corporate  Confederate States of America — Registers. — Registers.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Muster rolls — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Rosters — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Registers (lists) — Virginia.

Added Entry          Bidgood, Joseph Virginius, 1841-1921.

Added Entry          Hunter, Robert Waterman, 1837-1916.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Division of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Secretary of Virginia Military Records. Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Confederate Military Records Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        000889768

Record number :        26

Title                Poythress, George W.

Gen. note            Rank: Private (most likely).

Gen. note            Company: I.

Gen. note            Regiment: 38th (Infantry).

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.

Biog./Hist. Note     On March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress’ passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia’s subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of

Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the

Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department’s records to the Library of Virginia.

Note                 The Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Source: Vol. 4, p. 290 (reel 2).

Subject – Personal   Poythress, George W.

Subject – Corporate  Confederate States of America — Registers. — Registers.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Muster rolls — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Rosters — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Registers (lists) — Virginia.

Added Entry          Bidgood, Joseph Virginius, 1841-1921.

Added Entry          Hunter, Robert Waterman, 1837-1916.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Division of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Secretary of Virginia Military Records. Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Confederate Military Records Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        000889767

Record number :        27

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Title                Poythress, Robert.

Gen. note            Rank: Captain.

Note                 Service: Army.

Note                 Prince George County, Virginia.

Note                 1844.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Rejected Claims, reels 1-15.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow

soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. Claims of applicants were rejected if they failed to prove sufficient military service. Many claimants did have significant military service but not enough to qualify for bounty land or, in some cases, additional land.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called “Bounty Warrants” if approved and “Rejected Claims” if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Affidavit: William Weaks.<Micajah Webb.>.

Note                 Affidavit: Rebeckah Mitchel.

Note                 Affidavit: Polly Poythress.

Note                 Petition of Polly Poythress.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Robert.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Rejected Claims, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001103069

Record number :        28

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Title                Poythress, Kirby.

Acc. Restrictions    Application by heirs.

Gen. note            Rank: Soldier.

Note                 Service: Army.

Note                 Southampton County, Virginia.

Note                 1840.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Rejected Claims, reels 1-15.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow

soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. Claims of applicants were rejected if they failed to prove sufficient military service. Many claimants did have significant military service but not enough to qualify for bounty land or, in some cases, additional land.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called “Bounty Warrants” if approved and “Rejected Claims” if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Affidavit: William Oney, Revolutionary War Soldier.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Kirby.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Rejected Claims, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001103068

Record number :        29

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Title                White, James.

Gen. note            Rank: Soldier.

Gen. note            Service: Army.

Gen. note            Date: 1784.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen

submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in the

present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called ‘Bounty Warrants’ if approved and ‘Rejected Claims’ if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Assignment: James White to Edward Valentine.

Note                 Certificate: William Poythress, late Captain Lieutenant & A. Bohannon.

Note                 Certificate: A. Bohannon.

Note                 Voucher 1783.

Subject – Personal   White, James.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Bounty warrants, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001100813

Record number :        30

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Title                Rosser, John.

Gen. note            Rank: Matross.

Gen. note            Service: Army.

Gen. note            Date: 1784.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen

submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in the

present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called ‘Bounty Warrants’ if approved and ‘Rejected Claims’ if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Certificate: William Poythress, late Captain Lieutenant.

Note                 Certificate: Lieutenant Colonel Ed. Carrington.

Note                 Voucher 1783.

Subject – Personal   Rosser, John.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Bounty warrants, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001099190

Record number :        31

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Title                Poythress, William.

Gen. note            Rank: Captain.

Gen. note            Service: Army.

Gen. note            See “Continental Army Lands,” 1822.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen

submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in the

present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called ‘Bounty Warrants’ if approved and ‘Rejected Claims’ if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, William.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Bounty warrants, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001098666

Record number :        32

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Title                Poythress, William.

Gen. note            Rank: Lieutenant.

Gen. note            Service: Army.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen

submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in the

present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called ‘Bounty Warrants’ if approved and ‘Rejected Claims’ if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Certificate: Lieutenant Colonel Ed. Carrington.

Note                 Voucher 1783.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, William.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Bounty warrants, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001098665

Record number :        33

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Title                Poythress, Francis.

Gen. note            Rank: Sergeant.

Gen. note            Service: Army.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.

Biog./Hist. Note     The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22, 1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen

submitted various documents such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim was proved, the Governor’s Office issued a certificate to the register of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in the

present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.

Related Work         The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3) and are called ‘Bounty Warrants’ if approved and ‘Rejected Claims’ if disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Certificate: John Watts, Captain.

Note                 Certificate: Ed. Bland & Peter Epes as to heir.

Note                 Voucher 1786.

Note                 Order to deliver Land Warrant: Henry Randolph.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Francis,

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Sources.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Added Entry          Virginia. Governor’s Office Bounty warrants, 1779-1860.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001098664

Record number :        34

Title                Poythress, Willliam.

Gen. note            Rank: Captain Lieutenant.

Data quality note    Military certificate number: LO 1878.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Virginia Land Office. Military Certificates, reels 1-38.

Biog./Hist. Note     After examining and approving documentation of Revolutionary War military service, the governor issued a certificate on which the Land Office register subsequently issued a warrant for bounty lands. The certificates are printed forms filled in with the name of the individual, his rank, whether he served in a state or a continental line unit, and the length of such service. The original certificates are dated, signed, and filed in individual folders along with any

supplemental papers presented with the claim other than those actually proving military service. The certificates were numbered 1-9926 and cover the period July 14, 1782 – August 5, 1876.

Related Work         The Land Office military certificates (RG #4 — Virginia. Land Office. Register and Entry 86 in the Virginia Land Office Inventory) are housed in the Archives of the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Original Documents: Box 150, 34 (1 item)

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Willliam.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject – Topical    Bounties, Military. — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolutionary War, 1775-1783.

Genre/Form           Land grants — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Certificates.

Added Entry          Virginia. Land Office Military certificates, 1782-1876.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001053550

Record number :        35

Title                Poythress, Francis.

Gen. note            Rank: Sergeant.

Data quality note    Military certificate number: LO 4256.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Virginia Land Office. Military Certificates, reels 1-38.

Biog./Hist. Note     After examining and approving documentation of Revolutionary War military service, the governor issued a certificate on which the Land Office register subsequently issued a warrant for bounty lands. The certificates are printed forms filled in with the name of the individual, his rank, whether he served in a state or a continental line unit, and the length of such service. The original certificates are dated, signed, and filed in individual folders along with any

supplemental papers presented with the claim other than those actually proving military service. The certificates were numbered 1-9926 and cover the period July 14, 1782 – August 5, 1876.

Related Work         The Land Office military certificates (RG #4 — Virginia. Land Office. Register and Entry 86 in the Virginia Land Office Inventory) are housed in the Archives of the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Original Documents: Box 150, 33 (1 item)

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Francis,

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject – Topical    Bounties, Military. — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Revolutionary War, 1775-1783.

Genre/Form           Land grants — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Certificates.

Added Entry          Virginia. Land Office Military certificates, 1782-1876.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        001053549

Record number :        36

Title                Poythress, Wm. D.

Gen. note            Battery: B.

Gen. note            Rank: Private (most likely).

Gen. note            Battalion: 12th.

Note                 Most Virginia artillery units included in these rosters are named for that unit’s first commanding officer. Subsequent consolidations and reorganizations within the artillery branch resulted in some unit name changes.

Other Format         Available on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.

Biog./Hist. Note     On March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress’ passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia’s subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of

Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the

Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department’s records to the Library of Virginia.

Note                 The Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Note                 Source: Vol. 18, p. 477 (reel 9).

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Wm. D.

Subject – Corporate  Confederate States of America — Registers. — Registers.

Subject – Topical    Veterans — Virginia.

Subject -Geographic  Virginia — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

Genre/Form           Military records — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Muster rolls — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Rosters — Virginia.

Genre/Form           Registers (lists) — Virginia.

Added Entry          Bidgood, Joseph Virginius, 1841-1921.

Added Entry          Hunter, Robert Waterman, 1837-1916.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Division of Military Affairs.

Added Entry          Virginia. Secretary of Virginia Military Records. Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Virginia. Dept. of Confederate Military Records Confederate rosters, 1861-1922.

Added Entry          Library of Virginia. Archives.

System Number        000889773

Record number :        37

Title                Poythress, Willie.

Gen. note            Muster Rolls, p.408

Note                 Part of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.

Note                 War of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Willie.

Subject -Geographic  United States — History — War of 1812 — Registers.

System Number        000646075

Record number :        38

Title                Poythress, Wiley.

Gen. note            Pay Rolls, p.191

Note                 Part of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.

Note                 War of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.

Subject – Personal   Poythress, Wiley.

Subject -Geographic  United States — History — War of 1812 — Registers.

System Number        000646074