We know that James Callison in Augusta Co provided one beef as provisions
during the Rev. War -- should entitle him as a Patriot and give descendants DAR
status. But in checking the Library of Virginia website I also found a James
Callison in Greenbrier Co which was new to me. Does anyone have any info at all
about this. Augusta Co would be James1 and Greenbrier Co would be James2
Callison, James.
Note Place of residence: Greenbrier County.
Note Court booklet(s): p. 7.
Summary The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law
include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the
name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county
courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated
certificates. The commissioner's books recorded the date payment was
authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Court Booklets
and Lists (reels 1-4) (arranged by county).
Available on microfilm. Public Service Claims. Commissioner's Books (Nos.
1-3, reel 5; Nos. 4-5, reel 6).
Biog./Hist. Note During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly
passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the
American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each
locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed
property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781
and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were
presented and authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were
compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to
settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants
were issued by the auditor of public accounts.
Related Work These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts.
Administration of State Government: Military Expenditures - Public Claims. Impressed
Property Claims and are housed in the Library of Virginia.
Subject - Personal Callison, James.
Subject -Geographic Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 --
Equipment and supplies.
Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Claims.
Genre/Form Claims -- West Virginia -- Greenbrier County.
Subject Caleson, James.
Added Entry Library of Virginia. Archives.
Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Court Booklets, indexes
and lists, 1781-1783.
Virginia. Auditor of Public Accounts (1776-1928). Commissioner's books,
1783.