BROOKS,
John Virginia S30897
Allen County,
Kentucky. 22 August, 1832 in open court, JOHN
BROOKS a preacher of the Gospel aged 77 deposes:
That he entered the service about 1780 for 6
months being drafted in a company commanded by
Captain ROBERT ADAMS. He resided in Bedford
Couny, Virginia when he was drafted. Was drafted
again for 6 months and served under Capt. Wm.
JONES.
PEYTON WELSH, a
clergyman, and JOHNSON J. COCKERILE testify to
their belief in the service of said JOHN BROOKS.
Covering
Jacket: John Brooks, Allen County, Ky. Pvt.
in the company of Captain Adams, regiment of Col.
Lynch in the Va. Line for 1 year. Inscribed on
Ky. Roll at $40 per year to begin 4 March 1831.
Certificate of pension issued 29 May 1833.
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