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John Collier (Colyar) born 1744 Pension papers from National Archive with signed name as Colyar

Various pieces of correspondence that show that John Collier of 1744 signed his name "Colyar" and other correspondence of folks from National Archives that shows name as Colyar. This further links him to family as this researcher has concluded that he is brother to William Colyar and Alexander Colyar.
National Archive notes of Revolutionary pensions:
Quick guide to the American Revolution Pension Acts

Act of 1818: Continental Line soldiers are eligible to apply for federal pensions. These are US Army soldiers, commanded by George Washington.
A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 62 years old in 1818.

Act of 1820: Continental Line soldiers are eligible to apply for pensions. This act added a new requirement to prove financial need. Applications list the veteran’s property and describe the state of health of everyone in the household.
A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 64 years old in 1820.

Act of 1832: Eligibility was lowered to at least six months of service, making militia service eligible. Militias are associated with state governments. Because militias didn’t receive formal signed paper discharges like the Continental Army and records were incomplete, in addition to documentation applicants were required to appear before a Court of Record to provide oral testimony about their service, corroborated by at least one credible witness. While they answered standard questions, the veterans often told much more than required, perhaps seeing this as their chance—as elderly and largely illiterate men in the twilight of their lives—to get their stories on the record.
A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 76 years old in 1832.

Act of 1836: For a widow to be eligible for a pension, she had to have been married to a veteran before the war ended in 1783. Widows told of traumatic wartime experiences that they and their families experienced. Widows were required to appear before a Court of Record, provide oral testimony about their husband's service, present proof of the marriage, and corroborate stories with credible witnesses.
A woman who was 20 in 1776 was 80 years old in 1836.



Owner/SourceNational Archives
Date2 Jul 2010
File namecollier=colyarSignedJnColyar.pdf
File Size1.73m
ID257
Linked toJohn Colyer (Colyar), Jr.

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