William HANCOCK, R4552. Filed 1832, Order Book E, p. 362. Entered service Feb 1780 under Capt John TGRIGG, Gen. MUHLENBURG's Command. Marched to Dismal Swamp and he with others received orders from Col LYNCH to arrest Tories and deserters and bring them to trial. Engaged in taking Tories from May 1780 until the surrendesr of CORNWALLIS. Ordered by his officers during this time and he willingly engaged in the business. Resided in Bedford Co VA at time of enlistment. WInifred MOORE #321206; Nancy MOORE #318701; Anna Mary HANCOCK (no number) - all admitted to DAR on his service. He born 20 Oct 1774; died 22 Feb 1837; married 11 Feb 1771 to Nanch HILL who died about 1812. Zachariah HOLLODAY - Pension # not sent by Veteran's Bureau. Claim filed 1832 in Adair Co, Order Book E, p. 362. Aged 71 upon application; resided in Orange Co VA when entering service in 1778 under Capt BURNLY. Discharged 1781. Served as drummer at the request of Capt. Was at the surrender of Cornwallis; was in the south under Gen WAYNE. Born 1761, died 1847; married Kitty ANDERSON. William HURT. 75 yrs old when making application. Enlisted at his county of residence, Bedford Co VA; entered service 1778 with Capt Alexander CUMMINGS in 14th Regt of the VA line. Col DAVIS & BUFORD were commanders. Marched from headquarters at Valley Forge to Monmouth and was in that battle under Gen. George WASHINGTON. Marched sometime to NJ & PA. Then to White Plains NY and encamped some time. Then to Banbreek? NJ and quartered there for winter. In spring 1779 discharged at that place; part of this service he served as Sergeant. Pension claim filed Adair Co 18832, Order Book E, p. 363, Pension #S15473. Pension #131488 (both shown). Born 16 Sept 1757 Bedford Co VA; died 12 Nov 1842 Adair Co. Married 7 July 1817 Betsey McMURRY who died 29 Jan 1850 in Adair Co. Mrs Horace (Victoria) Hughes Cundiff $318703 entered DAR through this ancestor. Jeremiah INGRAM S15184. Born 1759, died 1844; maried Sarah WILLIS who died 1828. Order Book E, p. 330, 1832. Age 73 at application; enlisted in 1776 in 15th VA Regt of VA Line in WOODFORD's Brigade. Was at Petersburg, Williamsburg, Alexandria, Georgetown, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Williamington, etc. Was in winter quarters at Valley Forge with WASHINGTON when he met LEE on his retreat from Monmouth Courthouse. Was an eye witness to the battle fought there, also at West Point and White Plains NY. Served 3 yrs and left service in 1779. James IRVINE S4422. Born 1754 Halifax Co VA, Order Book E, p. 364, 1832. Was 76 at time of filing. Enlisted from Halifax in May 1776 in 69th Reg VA line under Capt ROGERS, regt commanded by Col Haynes MORGAN. First services against Lord DUNSMORE. In this he marched to Cherry Point at the mouth of the Potomac. Then against the Cherokees to Long Island and on to Holston where they built a fort. After returning home remained for some time as a minute man. Then marched to a Tear River in NC; took several Tories and broke up some of their little stands. Then a tour to SC at Stonow? SC; engaged there in a battle with the British; regiment there commanded by Col WILLIAMSON of SC. He called a retreat and a whole regt retreated. Discharged on the banks of the Sante River. The next spring he was called out with his wagon and team by the Quarter Master and hauled from different parts of Haliafax and Pittsylvania with provisions to Peytonsburg. From there to Goodchland and Amherst Co VA hauling provision of the Army to IRVIN's Store below the mouth of Rockfish and the James River. Received there by Richard YARBOUR, Quarter Master. Then with wagon and team went to Prince Edard Court House and took a load of provisions and clothing to the army. Sept 1781 he joined Gen LAWSON's Brigade and marched to NY. Remained in camp until seige commenced, beginning to end. Went to MD and assisted to guard the prisoners taken there. Had his wagon and team in the services during the whole of the tour, about 3 months. Placed by Col BOYD in charge of the magazine at Boyd's landing in Halifax Co A at which he was engaged about 4 months. Born in Halifax Co in 1754; when he came to KY he settled on Russell's Creek in Adair Co and is now living there. To be continued next week with JONES, McKINNEY, MOORE, SMITH, ROSS etc. Sandi SCKY Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=south-central-kentucky Barren Co Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybarren GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/