Amelia County and Chesterfield Counties Virginia
During its session begun in October 1777 the General Assembly authorized the payment of pensions to disabled soldiers and the widows of men killed during the war. The auditor of public accounts maintained lists of pensioners that he sent to clerks for verification. He also issued warrants for the disbursement of pension funds. A few of the pensions are for French and Indian war service. The records in a pensioners file may consist of correspondence, medical evaluations, orders for payment signed by governors, powers of attorney, and receipts signed by the pensioner. These documents relate to pensions issued by the state of Virginia. Do not confuse with pensions issued by the federal government to Virginians for Revolutionary War service. Revolutionary War. Pensions and are housed in the Library of Virginia. Documents: 1786-1790 Subject - Personal
Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). State pensions, records, 1777-1787.
Who this John Belcher is is not known. He was in Amelia County but it cant be John son of George because of his birthdate.
It could be John Belcher and Mary Gooding's son John.
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