They were Indian Spys

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In 1804, Robert Baird, of the State of Kentucky, asking for relief, in consideration of services rendered, and personal injuries sustained, by the petitioner, whilst a lieutenant in a company of spies employed on a secret expedition under the directions of Major General Wayne, against the Indians, in the year one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-four, which have rendered him incapable of obtaining a livelihood by labor.

In1809, Richard Taylor, of the State of Kentucky, stating that he was wounded in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, whilst a captain in a corps of spies or guides in the army then acting against the hostile Indians; and that, in consideration of the said wound, he was placed on the pension list of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, his pension commencing from that time; and praying to be allowed to draw his said pension from the time of his being wounded.

Committee of the Whole House, February 19, 1805.
Read the first, and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House, to-morrow. A Bill, For the relief of Richard Taylor.

Bill No. 149.

Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That Richard Taylor of Kentucky, who was employed in the service of the United States, as an escort, spy, and guide, at the daily pay of one dollar and twenty five cents, during hostilities with certain Indians near the western frontier, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety two, and was disabled by being severely wounded, while in such service; shall be placed on the list of invalid pensioners of the United States, at the rate of________per month, to commence from______and to be paid to him, under the regulations in such cases by law provided.

Note. I could not find if this Bill passed.

In 1818, Mr. Crowell presented a petition of the legislature of the territory of Alabama, stating that whilst a certain Tandy Walker was in the service of the United States, as a spy, in the late war with the Creek Indians, he received several wounds, which disable him from obtaining a livelihood for himself and family by labor, and praying that such relief may be afforded to said Walker, as in the wisdom and justice of Congress may seem meet and proper.

Note. He would receive his pension, the amount was 8, dollars per month.

In 1826, Mr. Whittlesey presented a petition of John B. Flemmand, of the State of Ohio, praying compensation for services rendered at various times as interpreter at conferences, negotiations, and treaties, with different tribes of Indians, and as a spy and guide in the military service, in the years 1812 and 1813.

In 1829, Mr. Ruggles presented the petition of James Smith, asking to be compensated for services rendered as a Spy in the Indian war of 1792.

In 1834, George Baskins, of the State of Ohio, an old Indian spy, was asking for a pension for services rendered during the war of the revolution.

In 1836, Simeon Moss, of the State of New York, asking for a pension for services rendered during the war of the revolution as an Indian spy.

In 1836, Alexander Gillis, of the State of New York, asking for a pension for services rendered during the war of the revolution as an Indian spy.

In 1840, Jacob Ford, of the county of Monroe, in the State of Missouri, asking for a pension for services rendered during the war of the Revolution as an Indian spy or ranger.

In 1842, Isaac McHenry, of Putnam county, Ohio, asking for remuneration for his services as an Indian spy in the revolutionary war.

In 1842, David Carpenter, of the county of Harrison, and State of Virginia, asking for a pension for services rendered as an Indian spy.

In 1842, James Smith, of Park county, in the State of Indiana, praying further compensation for services rendered as an Indian spy.

In 1843, The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, was recommending that provision be made for compensating the children of Christopher Miller, deceased, for his services in effecting a peace with the hostile Indians in the year 1794, while serving as a spy in Wayne's army.

HISTORY OF CONGRESS.
FEBRUARY, 1812.
H. of R. Christopher Miller.

It appears to your committee that, in the year 1794, General Anthony Wayne, who then commanded the United States’ army, determined to send a flag to the Indians, in order that a peace might be effected without further warfare. That the said Wayne was unable to find any person in his army possessing the necessary qualifications, who would undertake the hazardous enterprise, except the petitioner, who was intimately acquainted with their manners and their language; and, on this account, was the more solicitous that he should carry the flag to the Indians. That the petitioner, as an inducement to act in obedience to the wishes of General Wayne, was told by him that the Government would make him independent. The petitioner, at the evident hazard of his life, did proceed with the flag sent by the said Wayne, and commenced the negotiation, which terminated successfully.


In 1844, James Farris, of Carey county, State of Kentucky, had a petition in Congress asking for a pension for services rendered as an Indian spy in the war of the Revolution.

In 1845, George Scott, of Westmoreland county, in the State of Pennsylvania, asking for compensation for services rendered the United States during the revolutionary war as an "Indian spy" and soldier.

Indian Spies of the States of Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Henry Smith Sr., of the State of Pennsylvania of the county of Fayette, his rank was that of an Indian spy, in the service of the Pennsylvania Indian spies. His pension allowance was $26.66, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $79.98, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on April 12, 1834, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, his age at this time was 81, years.

William Haddox, of the State of Virginia of the county of Harrison, his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $66.66, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $199.98, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on March 5, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, his age at this time was 76, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Thomas Stout, of the State of Virginia of the county of Harrison, his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 29, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, his age at this time was 70, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Richard Bell, of the State of Virginia of the county of Harrison, his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Continental Line. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on November7, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Jacob Riffee, of the State of Virginia of the county of Harrison, his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80.29, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240.87, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 29, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 73, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

John Sweger, of the State of Virginia of the county of Harrison, his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $56.66, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $168.98, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on February 5, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 74, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Joseph Parson, of the State of Virginia of the county of Jackson his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $200, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on December 31, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 79, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Peter Bennett, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 19, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 70, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Lewis Bennett, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia State Troops. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 19, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 72, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

William Cardner, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 16, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 74, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Jacob Hyre, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 29, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 77, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Hezediah Hess, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on November 6, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 78, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Tunis Muckiewaine, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on January 6, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 75, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Leavin Nicholas, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 26, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 78, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Zephaniah Nicholls or Nicholas, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on February 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 74, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Mark Smith, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 12, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 76, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

William Powers, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 16, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 69, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

George Richards, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 16, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 75, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Paul Shaver, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 16 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 75, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

George Wilson, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the North Carolina Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 19, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 74, years.

James Wamsley, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 19, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 69, years. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

David Wamsley, of the State of Virginia of the county of Lewis his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 26, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831. In the remarks it states that he was suspended.

Simeon Everly, of the State of Virginia of the county of Monongalia his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $30, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording the amount he received is unknown. He was placed on the pension roll on December 11, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 71, years.

James Ellison, of the State of Virginia of the county of Monroe his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $40, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $120, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on June 18, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 77, years.

John Bradshaw, of the State of Virginia of the county of Pocahontas his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on June 21, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 75, years.

William Cecil, of the State of Virginia of the county of Tazewell his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 19, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 85 years.

Richard Dotson, of the State of Virginia of the county of Tyler his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $60, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $180, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on July 18, 1833, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 82, years.

Hezekiah Wade, of the State of Virginia of the county of Tyler his rank was that of an Indian Spy, in the service of the Virginia Militia. His pension allowance was $80, dollars per year, up to the time of this recording he had received $240, dollars. He was placed on the pension roll on October 26, 1831, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1831, at this time he was 70, years.