Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8412, Gustavus Elgin, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Elgin, Gustavus S. 8412
Born in Md. Carded
CONTENTS
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6288- Dead. See letter to G. Richard
Virginia April 30, 1834.

Gustavus Elgin
of Loudoun in the State of Va
who was a Lt: & Capt. in the - commanded
by Captain - of the Regt commanded
by Col: Coleman in the Va:
line for 11 mo: from 1777
Death not shown
in Agency book.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 120-Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Feby:
1833 and delvd - Geo:
Richard, Present

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1832 180-
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 60-
$240-
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk,
Book D Vol. 7 Page 96
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Virginia }  towit 
Loudoun County }
On this 14 day of November personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of Loudoun County, now sitting, Gustavus Elgin, a resident of the State & County aforesaid, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: I was born in the County of St. Marys [Saint Marys] State of Maryland Sept’r 17 1754  this account of my age I obtained from my Father and it is recorded in my family Bible now in my possession. I have understood that my Father removed to Loudoun, Virg’a when I was only three or four years old. I remained behind with my Grandmother till I was about eight years old, when I went home to my Parents, and I have continued to reside in Loudoun County, Va. ever since. In the year 1777 I was appointed Lieutenant in a Company of Loudoun Militia, Commanded by Capt. Alexander McMichin & in Sept’r of that year I marched with my company to the Head Quarters of the army then at White Marsh [Whitemarsh] in Pennsylvania — We marched from Leesburg to Frederick town, My’d. thence to Little York [York PA], Lancaster & Reading Pa. At the latter place we crossed the River Schuylkill, thence down the north bank of that River to White Marsh which was a few miles from the Rising Sun Tavern, which was between Philadelphia and Germantown. We arrived at Head Quarters early in October, the day after the Battle of Germantown was fought [4 Oct 1777]. I acted as Commissary of my Company until I arrived at Head Quarters. Col. Josias Clapham & Lieut. Col. James Coleman of Loudoun Commanded the Regiment to which I was attached. I remember Captains Lewis & Buchannan of same Regiment. — I was three months in service doing duty on picquit [picket] guard & scouting parties, sometimes as near Phila. as the Rising Sun Tavern, but was not engaged in any Battle with the Enemy. — In December 1777 I returned home, but had no written discharge — Soon after my return I was p
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promoted to a Captaincy & Commissioned by his Excellency Patrick Henry, then Governor of Virginia, all [illegible word] Commissions are mislaid or lost. I cannot find any one. I was not ordered out again till about the last of July 1781 when I marched with my Company to Gloucester in Virginia – marching thro’ Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Bowling Green & the Country lying between the Rappahannock & York Rivers direct to Gloucester. Thomas Moss of Loudoun was my Lieutenant. Col. George West Commanded my Regiment and John Hereford of Loudoun was the Adjutant. When I arrived at Gloucester our Regiment was united with the French Troops– I continued to receive orders from Col. Geo. West. I do not remember the names of the French officers. My duties on picquet guard, Building Redoubts &c &c were constant and severe. After the surrender of Cornwallis [19 Oct 1781], I was ordered to unite with other Companies of Loudoun Militia to guard a Troop of prisoners to Noland’s ferry in Loudoun, which I did & returned home in the latter part of November 1781 as near as I remember it was the last of November. I think there was seven or eight Companies engaged on this service. At present I remember only those commanded by Captains Luckett [probably John Luckett], Moffitt [probably Josiah Moffett] and Hardage Lane — I recollect John A. Binns of Loudoun was a Lieut. in Moffett’s Company. 
I hereby relinquish every claim to a pension or annuity except the present & declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state —
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Company, but I recollect his leaving home to take the Command of his Company & Commenced his march -
Sworn & subscribed
the day & year aforesd. Gustavus Elgin
in open Court -
I certify that I saw Gustavus Elgin, the Lieutenant, marched from Leesburg Loudoun Cy. in the year 1777 while the British Lay in Phila - Major Elgin was Lieut. of Mc[illegible]'s Company - I also know & well remember Major Elgin Commanding a Company of Loudon Militia at Gloucester in Oct. 1781-
Robert Wade

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Walter Elgin and Robert Wade, Revy. Soldiers and Ignatius Elgin - who have signed the proceeding Certificates, are all residents of Loudon County, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Charles Binns Clerk of the Court of London County do hereby certify that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Gustavus Elgin for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal of
office this 14th day of November 1832.
J Binns Clk
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Capt. Gustavus Elgin
of Loudoun County
from 1777, Lieut, Virginia
& Captain 7 months,
$120,
Where the testimony of a sur-
viving witness can be procured
I presume the indirect evidence
is not required - I should be
glad to be distinctly informed
on this point - for I so
understand the Law.
G.R.

* that is the traditionary evidence.
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August 15, 1939
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Honorable John Kee GUSTAVUS ELGIN
House of Representatives S. 8418
Washington, D. C. BA-J/MLB

My dear Mr. Kee:

The data which follow in regard to Gustavus Elgin were obtained from the papers in pension claim, S. 8412, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Gustavus Elgin was born in Saint Marys County, Maryland, September 17, 1754. When he was three or four years of age, his father moved to Loudoun County, Virginia, but Gustavus remained in Maryland with his grandmother until he was about eight years old, then joined his parents in Loudoun County. The names of his parents and of his grandmother were not stated.

While a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Gustavus Elgin was appointed Lieutenant in 1777 in Captain Alexander McMicken's company, Colonel Josias Clapham's Virginia regiment, and acted as commissary of his company until he arrived at headquarters at White Marsh, Pennsylvania, also engaged in guard duty, and served a tour of three months, arriving at home in December, 1777. Soon after returning home, he received a commission from Patrick Henry, then Governor of Virginia, as Captain of colonel George West's Virginia regiment, and marched his company to Gloucester, Virginia, where he was engaged in picket guard, building redoubts and other duty, until after the surrender of Cornwallis, then marched prisoners to Noland's Ferry in Loudoun County, and returned to his home in that county, the last of November, 1781.

Gustavus Elgin was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, at which time he was still a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia.

It is not stated whether this officer ever married.
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Walter Elgin served as orderly sergeant in 1781 under his brother, Captain Gustavus Elgin. Walter and another brother, Ignatius Elgin, were both living in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1832; their ages were not stated.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of Gustavus Elgin, it is suggested that you write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Gustavus Elgin, certificate #6288, issued February 27, 1833, rate $120 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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August 15, 1939
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Honorable John Kee BA-J/MLB
House of Representatives Gustavus Elgin
Washington, D. C. S. 8412

My dear Mr. Kee:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Simpson, of Virginia, War 4361; Gustavus Elgin, of Loudoun County, Virginia; John Bone, of Nash County, North Carolina and of Virginia, and of John Blakey, of Virginia, who you state received Bounty Warrant in Ohio.

The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon his service in that war of any John Blakey, under any spelling of the surname. For information relative to bounty warrant issued to him in Ohio, your constituent should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official any information he may have in regard to it, such as the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of issuance.

In order to identify the record of the particular William Simpson of Virginia in whom you are interested, should it be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to that soldier should be furnished; approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of wife or widow.

The records of Gustavus Elgin and John Bone are furnished herewith.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Rev. War Section.

October 16, 1917.

Mrs. R. T. Strickland,
The Wyoming Apartments,
Washington, D. C.
Madam:
In response to your personal request on the fifteenth instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim of Gustavus Elgin, Survivor's File No. 8,412 Rev. War, show that he was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia.
He stated that he was born September 17, 1754, in St. Mary's County, Maryland; that his father removed to Loudoun County when he was only three or four years old, so he remained behind with his grandmother until he was eight years old, then he went home to his parents in Loudoun County where he continued to reside.
In September, 1777, he was appointed Lieutenant, in Captain Alexander McMicken's company, Colonel Josias Clapham's regiment; marched to headquarters at White Marsh, Pennsylvania, served three months but was not in any battle, and returned home in December, 1777.
He was ordered out in July, 1781, as Captain of a company in Colonel George West's regiment, and marched to Gloucester, Virginia, where he was engaged in building redoubts, picket duty, etc. until after the surrender of Cornwallis, when his company guarded the prisoners to Noland's Ferry, and served four months, returning home in November, 1781.
The date of the soldier's death is not shown. The names of his parents and grandmother are not stated, nor is there any information in the claim as to whether he had a wife or children.
Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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AW 

January 2, 1916

Mrs. R. T. Strickland,
The Wyoming,
Washington, D. C. 

Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 6th instant you
are advised that Gustavus Elgin of Loudoun Co. Virginia served as Lieutenant and Captain in the Virginia Troops War of the Revolution and was a pensioner, S. File, 8412.
You may examine the papers in said claim by calling at this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
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Record Division.

December 8, 1910.

Mrs. Elizabeth Elgin Caufman,
c/o The Peoples National Bank,
Leesburg, Virginia.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 4" and received the 5" instant, you are herewith furnished the military history of Gustavus Elgin, Sur. File No. 8,412, Rev. War, and are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Francis Elgin described by you.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
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In reply to your request of - , received -
for a statement of the military history of Gustavus Elgin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. File 8,412
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Sept. 1777
July 1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
3 mos.
4 mos.
RANK.
Lieut.
Captain
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Alexander McMicken
COLONEL.
Josias Clapham
George West
STATE.
Va.

Battles engaged in, siege of Yorktown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Loudoun Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 14, 1832. Allowed.
Residence at date of application, Loudoun Co., Va.
Age at date of application, b. Sept. 17, 1754 St. Mary's Co., Md.
Remarks:
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JOHN KEE MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON
5TH DIST. WEST VIRGINIA FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

August 5, 1939.
RECEIVED
AUG 11 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #1

Mr. A. D. Hiller,
Executive Assistant to the Administrator,
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Hiller:

I shall appreciate it very much if you
will kindly furnish me with a written report in regard to the Revolutionary War record of the following:
William Simpson of Virginia, War 4,361
Gustavus Elgin of Loudon County, Va.
John Bone of Nash County, North Carolina,
and also of Virginia
John Blakey of Virginia, received Bounty
Warrant in Ohio

Thanking you for your attention to this request, I am
Sincerely yours,
John Kee
K-b
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Please date Oct. 16 and have ready
by 3 O'Clock and
Mrs. Strickland will
call here for it.

Mrs. R. T. Strickland.
The Wyoming Apts.,
October 15 - Personal inquiry.
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Eliza Harvey,
Hanford,
Benton Co., Wash.

Letter dated Jan. 15, 1915
" recd. Jan. 22, 1916.

Letter with cl. S. F. 9548
Walter Elgin, Rev: War
Please date Jan. 27, 1916.
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE. O
JAN 7 1916
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Rev. War, 1818

The Wyoming.
Washington, D. C.
January 6, 1916.

The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
I am desirous of obtaining some information
relative to one Gustavus Elgin, who served as Captain in the Loudoun County, Virginia, troops in the War of 1776. I have reason to believe that either Captain Elgin or some of his descendants obtained a pension, and I would like to examine the papers in the case for a personal reason.
Will you please let me know whether you have any papers in your Department, relating to Captain Gustavus Elgin, serving in the war of 1776.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. R. T. Strickland
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE. D
SEP 19 1913
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H. D. ADKISSON, PRESIDENT
THOS. A. SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT
O. J. WATTS, CASHIER
NAPTON STOCK BANK
CAPITAL, $15,000.00
SURPLUS, $7,500.00
NAPTON, MISSOURI Sept - 17 - 1913
Dear Sir
I beg your pardon, yesterday
I wrote you for the Rev. War. records of
four soldiers 7 I heard today that was
against the rules. Please send me
the Rev. War records of Hezekiah
Elgin of Maryland 7 Capt Thos. 
Ashford.
Yours very Respt
Napton Mo Mrs. O J Watts
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE. D
SEP 18 1913
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H. D. ADKISSON, PRESIDENT THOS. A. SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT O. J. WATTS, CASHIER
NAPTON STOCK BANK
CAPITAL, $15,000.00
SURPLUS, $7,500.00
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RECORD
DEC
5
1910
DIVISION
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December 4 - 1910

Commissioner of Pensions-
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
Can you find upon
your pension or other lists,
the names of Gustavus Elgin
recommended by the Gen-
tlemen Justices of the County
Court for Loudren County, Va
for appointment as Lieutenant
May 1778 also for Captain, Jesse
1781 in the revolutionary
Army - Also the name of Fran-
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cis Elgin Jr. recommended
by Ensign May 1779-
I am trying to ascertain for
family Genealogical reasons
by which of these were filed
during the revolutionar
war.
I shall greatly appreciate
any information upon the
subject that you may be
able to give me-
Please address,
Mrs. Elizabeth Elgin Caufman
c/o The Peoples Nat. Bank-
Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Va.
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PENSION
A
U. 13 S.
1905
OFFICE.
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O.W. & N.
Corinth, Mississippi
May 9th 1905
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.
Bureau of Pensions.
Will you
please give me the
Revolutionary record of
Gustavus and Samuel Elgin
for genealogical purposes-
Very Respectfully
Mrs. Juliette Elgin Duncan-

OLD WAR & NAVY
MAY 15 1905
FILES.
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8412
Rev War INVALID.

File No. 8412
Gustavus Elgin
Capt Rev War

Act: June 7th 32
Index:-Vol. 1st, Page 113
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 19, 1905 - Hist
Mrs. Juliette E. Duncan
Corinth Miss
1910 Dec. 8. Mrs. Elizabeth E. Caufman C
1913. Sept: 25. Hist. to Mrs. J.O
Watts. MBK.
1916. Jan. 8. Mrs. R. T. Strict-
land advised she
can examine papers
1916 Jan. 27. Hist. to Eliza AW
Harvey, letter in S. 9538 Walter
Elgin. C
1917 Oct. 16. Hist. to Mrs. R. T. Strick-
land. C.
1939, Aug. 15 - Hist to Hon John Lee
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30. April. 1834
G.C.

Reco. Vol 24-
Page. 132
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War Dept.
Pension Office
April 30. 1834
Sir,
The papers in the case of Gustavus
Elgin, decd. are herewith returned. This Dep. can
issue no order for the payment of the amount claimed, unless the regulations for the guidance of the Pension Agents be strictly adhered to.
J
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Leesburg 14 Nov. 1832
Sir
I now return Spencer Monroe's pension documents also that of Samuel Rusk agreeably to your favor of Oct. 9. 1832. also for examination the documents of Capt. Gustavus Elgin & Walter Elgin O. Sergt. of Militia. ~
I am sir
with respect
your obt. st.
Geo. Richards.

Lewis Cass Esq.
Secy War Dept.
Washington DC.