Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30316, Justinian Cartwright, Continental. Va.
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SERVICE Continental Va

Cartwright, Justinian or Jesse

NUMBer S. 30316
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[handwritten on left hand side]
To S. F. J. Trabue
Dec. 12 46

[handwritten sideways]
[illegible] to John H Phelps Esq 19 nOct 1820
Eddyville Kentucky

H 300
Kentucky

Justinian Cartwright
of Caldwell Co in the state of Kentucky
who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by
Colonel [left blank] of the 6th Regt Virginia
line, for the term of 7 years

Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 27th of April [1818 crossed out] 1819

Certificate of Pension issued the 5th of June 1819
and sent to W Lyon Esquire
Eddyville Caldwell Co KY

Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819  10 mo 6/20 6/21 $82 9
Semi-anl. Alice ending 6 September 1819. $48
$130.9

Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818

Continued
4 Sep 1819
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State of Kentucky Caldwell County soh

In the record of proceeding of the County Court of Caldwell 
County among other are the following to wit,
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit "At a County [illegible]
begun & held for Caldwell County at the Courthouse in the town 
of [illegible] on Monday the 27th day of April 1818
The following proceeding were had to wit
"personally appeared here in Court Justinian Cartwright a citizen
of this County & an [illegible] soldier of the revolution and made
application to be heard respecting his claim to the benefit of the
law of the 18th march 1818 (of Congress) certifies & says that on
the 26th day of February 1776 he enlisted into Captain
Samuel Cabells Company of riflemen of the 6th Virginia
regiment of Continental troops, that in may following he
nearby order of Hen C Charles Lee transferred with others
into the artillery Company Comman led by Capt James
Innes afterwards by Col Harrison in which Corps 
he enlisted for [illegible] the [illegible] in which service he was
in the battle of Monmouth & from Monmouth marched
to white plains from thence to Jersey to Goshen & Many
other places during which marches he was in many
skirmishes with the enemy, that sometime in the year
1780 or perhaps 1781 he becoming impaired in his health
he finished a substitute at the enormous price of five
hundred dollars equal to Silver on which he was
discharged by Gen C Charles Scott, that on moving
to Kentucky he lodged his discharge with the Honobl
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John Marshal now Chief Justice of the federal Court
 in order that his arrears might be collected which 
discharge he has not since been, and he further [illegible]can
that from his reduced circumstances he needs the
assistance of his Country for support and the Court
being convinced of the truth of the foregoing statements and
knowing the necessity of  said [illegible] from particular
knowledge in this individual & Judicial capacity
order that the same be certified to the Secretary at
War

State of Kentucky Caldwell County soh
I John H Phelps Clerk of the Court County of said
County do certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect
[illegible] from the records in any office as full completed
[illegible] now remaining of record in my office 
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my 
hand & affix the seal of said County the
27th day of April 1819 & in the 27th year of the Commonwealth
[signature] JH Phelps

State of Kentucky Caldwell County soh
I John Bradley Gen magistrate of the County Court
of said County do certify that the foregoing certificate of
John H Phelps (who is Clerk of said Court) is in due form
of laws, Given under my hand & seal this 29 day
of April 1819
[signature] John Bradley (SS)
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Justininan Cartwright

Oath & Schedule

11,300

Car
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Justinian Cartwright

11,300

Page 357
[illegible]
S153179 [illegible] of [illegible]
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State of Kentucky Caldwell Circuit soh

June Term 1820.

In the record of proceedings had in the Circuit Court aforesaid
among others are the following towit
Be it remembered that 
At a Circuit Court continued and held for Caldwell County
at the Courthouse in Princeton on Wednesday the 28th
day of June 1820. before the Honorable Benjamin Shackleford
presiding and sole Judge of said Court the following proceedings
were had towit
On motion of Justinian Cartwright he
producing here in court his affidavit for the
purpose of obtaining a pension, which 
affidavit [illegible] to wit
Personally appeared in open court being a
court of record Justinian Cartwright aged
about 64 who being first duly to
[illegible] doth declare he served in the revolutionary
war as follows, I Justinian Cartwright and
[illegible] Revolutionary soldier of the continental
army do  [illegible]oath declare that I enlisted as a
soldier in the County of Amherst Virginia
on the 26th day of February 1776 with Capt 
Samuel J Cabell of the 6th Regiment of 
Virginia under the command of Col Buckner
and Williamsburg was transferred to the artillery
corps under the command of James Innes and
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that I served four years faithfully and was in the battle of Monmouth under the command of Genl H Nox and have received a pension from the United States my Certificate being No 11300 on application dated April 27, 1812 -
& I do solamly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby as to diminish it so as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States during the revolutionary War passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and I  have not nor any person for me any property security contracts or debts due to me nor have I any other income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed and that my property consists of One old horse and saddle worth about forty dollars and I further declare that I have no family, But live with and among my children and friend for whom or myself I am unable to labour - Justinian Cartwright
The Court are of opinion that property in the foregoing schedule is not worth more than $100- Sworn to and declared on the 28th day of June 1820. before the Honbl Judge of the
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Caldwell Circuit Court
State of Kentucky Caldwell Circuit soh
I John H Phelps Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do
hereby certify that the oath and the schedule there to a[illegible]
are truly copied from the record of said Court, and  I do
further certify that it is in the option of said Court
that the total amount in value of the property exhibited
in the aforesaid schedule in not more that $100.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of the said court this
13th day of July 1820
[signature] John H Phelps
Clerk of the Circuit Court of
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Payable to James A. Cartwright Adm. for use of self, Polly Tannerd, Bennet G. Nancy, Levin L. Henry L. and Munford Cartwright, and Sally Brown, surviving Children.
Repd.
Let to Hon. J. R. I. Daniel, July 21. 1848.

Kentucky. 32,532.
Justinian Cartwright decd.
of Caldwell Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a Sergt in the Co. commanded by Captain Cabell of the Reg commanded by Genl Harrison in the Virginia line for
2 years.
Incd from 96$ under Act 1818.~

Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville
at the rate of 120 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, ending 27 Decr. 1832, when he died.

Certificate of Pension issued the 2d. day of Jany. 1847 - and Sent to S. J. Trabue, Frankfort, Kentucky

Arrears to the 4th of -
Semi-anl. allowance ending -
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. H. Wood, Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 8. Page 9.
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April 6, '48
Jas A Cartwright
Declaration 
Amd

Sent to me by T. J. Judkins, Warrenton N.C. to whom Com. of Pensions will report.
J R J Daniel

Hon John R. J. Daniel

Jesse Cartwright dec
Ky
Act 7 June 1832
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Declaration

In Order to Obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832

State of Kentucky} SS County Court
Caldwell County} February Term 1847
On this 15th day of February 1847. Personally appeared before the Court Now in Session, In and for the aforesaid County, James A Cartwright Son of Jesse Cartwright Decd. Pensioner, who being first duly sworn according to law. doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832
This declarant the aforesaid James A Cartwright in behalf of himself and the Other heirs, of the aforesaid Jesse Cartwright Decd. Pensioner States that the said Jesse Cartwright, Enlisted in the war of the revolution, On 26th day February 1776. under the following named Officers, To wit, under. Capt. Samuel J Cabell, of Morgans Virginia Rifle Corps. under the Continal Establishment, in May 1777 he was Transfered, to the Artillery, Company which was Commanded by Capt James Innis, and Served as such, he was at the battle of Monmouth June 27. 1778 after which time he Enlisted During the war, under Col Harrison and
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Served until 28th day December 1780 at which time he was discharged, By discharge, By Genl Scott which discharge has been lost or Misplaced as the heirs understand and believe, and that the said Jesse Cartwright Was placed on the pension Roll, under the Act. of Congress passed 18th. March 1818. and was allowed, an, annuity of Ninety Six Dollars per Annum from 27th April 1819
That The said Jesse Cartwright Decd Pensioner was Married, in the year 1777. to Francis Gillaspie, and as husband and wife they lived together until the death of his, aforesaid wife Francis who died on the year 1818. in the latter part thereof The affiant further declares That the aforesaid Jesse Cartwright Lived in Amherst County Virginia at the time of his Marriage to the aforesaid Francis, and did run away to some County Near Richmond to get married, as the heirs understand and believe, and cannot ascertain what County to apply for. thare Marriage Bond
The Affiant Further Declares that the aforesaid Jesse Cartwright Decd. Pensioner was borned on 22nd. day of Janary 1752. and Died on 27th. day December 1832, Leaving surviving him the following, Ten Children of Lawful age. (To Wit). James A Cartwright Polly M Cartwright Who Married Elisha Thurman Bennett G Cartwright, Nancy I Cartwright, Liven L. Cartwright, Justinian Cartwright, Henry L Cartwright, Salley Cartwright who Married Leonard Brown, Winnefred Cartwright, Terresa Cartwright
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who married Tutt Brown
This affiant further claims for
Hemisy and the other Heirs, of Jesse Cartwright
[illegible].  Pensioner, The land that is due [illegible]
Jesse Cartwright from the government, and also
from State of Virginia that is due to [illegible] Jesse [illegible]
is for his service in the war of the Revolution
Sworn to and subscribed, in open court on the day and year above written
witness  
[signature] James A Cartwright

State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
I Charles B Dallan Clerk of the
Court in and for the county and state aforesaid do
hereby certify that satisfactory evidence Viz, Personal
knowledge, of the court now in session, that Jesse Cartwright
decd Pensioner, resided in the aforesaid court, and was
lawfully married to Frances Gillaspie in year 1777
and as husband and wife they have lived together up to the
time of sd Francis death which occurred in 1818
The court is of opinion that the aforesaid Jesse & tran
cer was lawfully married, and have never heard
it contradicted the ten children named is the heir of
sd Jesse & Francis. I further certify that the foregoing
declarant James A Cartwright is a respect
able Intelligent and veracious man and should
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be believed as such
In testimony whereof I
Charles B Dallam Clerk of the Court
aforesaid, have hereunto affixed my
Seal of Office at Princeton on this
15 day of [crossed out January] February 1847
I further certify that the date above
was this day arrived and  attend 
to  [illegible] instead of Jany
[signature] Ch B Dallam [illegible]

State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
On this 15th day of February
1847. WM Wadington a resident of the 
county and state aforesaid [illegible] 65 years
old personally appeared before me [illegible]
L [illegible] one of the acting Justices of the
Peace in and for the said county.  who being
first duly sworn according to law, doth on
his oath say, He was well acquainted with 
Jesse Cartwright decd Pensioner, and Francis his 
wife, and lived near them for 45 years
past, up to the time of thare death. and the said
Jesse and Francis lived together as man & wife
up to the time of their death, and I have never 
heard it contradicted, but they were man and
wife and I fully believe they were lawfully
married,  They lived in Amherst Virginia
until the year 1782 and then moved
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to Caldwell County Kentucky where he resided
up to the time of his death.  I also certify
that the aforesaid Jesse Cartwright was
regarded and believed in his neighborhood
to have been a soldier of the Revolution, I fur
ther certify that the ten children named in
the foregoing declaration are the children
and only heirs of Jesse Cartwright decd Pensi
oner & Francis his wife and I fully concur in the above opinion
Sworn to and subscribed
on the day and date above.   [signature] WM Wadington
 written before me,
John S Brown JPCC

State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
I John S Brown
one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and 
for said county, do certify that I am well
acquainted with WM Wadington whose
signature appears to the foregoing affidavit
and the affiant is a respectable & intelligent 
man and should be believed as such I fur
ther certify that the foregoing affiant is a very 
old man.  Given under my hand and seal
[signature] John S Brown JPCC
this 15th day of [crossed out January] February 1847.
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State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
On this 15th day of February
[crossed out January] 1847 M A Rucker a resident
of the county and state aforesaid aged 53 
years old, personally appeared before me
Samuel Campbell one of the acting Justices
of the Peace in and for the said county
who being first duly sworn according to law
doth on his oath say he was well acqu
ainted with Jesse Cartwright and Francis his
wife who was formerly Francis Gillaspie and
lived near them for many years and that 
the aforesaid Jesse and Francis, was regard
ed and imputed in his neighborhood to be
man and wife, they lived together as such
and did up to the time of sd Francis death
which occurred in the year 1818
I also certify the
aforesaid Jesse Cartwright was regarded and be
lieved in his neighborhood to be a continental 
soldier of the revolution war.
Sworn to and subscribed
on the day and year above written
witness.   [signature] M. A. Rucker

Saml Campbell JPCC
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State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
I Sam Campbell of the acting Justices of the Peace in and
 for the said county Do certify that I am
well acquainted with M A Ruckner whose 
signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, and
the affiant is a respectable intelligent and vera
cious man and should be believed as such
I also certify that the affiant is a [illegible] old
man. Given under my hand and seal
this 15th day of [January crossed out] February 1847.
[signature] Saml Campbell JP

State of Kentucky
Caldwell County
I Charles B Dallan
Clerk of the Court in and for the said county, do 
hereby certify that John S Brown & Saml Campbell's
legally commissioned qualified & acting Justices
of the Peace, within and for the said county
and was at the date of the foregoing affida 
vits that the said signatures purporting to
be theirs are genuine,  In testimony of which
I Charles B Dallan Clerk of the Court
aforesaid have hereunto affixed the seal
of office at Princeton on this 15th day
[January crossed out] February 1847.  the above dates were altered
in court before signed.
[signature] Ch. B. Dallan Clk
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Payment to be made
ar Louisville
by G W Meriwether
Agent for paying Pension
ers in the Agency of
Kentucky

Recordded in the Pension
Office, in Book E Vol.
Page. by 
B. H. Wood Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM
I certify in conformity with the law of the United States,
of the 7th June, 1832, Justinian Cartwright,
decd late of Kentucky
who was a Sergeant in the Virginia Line

is entitled to receive one hundred & twenty dollars and
[blank] cents per annum, during his natural life, com
mencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semiannually, on
the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year ending 27 Dec.
1832, when he died, payable to James A. Cartwright, ADM. for self,
Bennet G. Nancy, Levin L.
Henry L. and Mumford 
Cartwright, Polly Tannard,
Sally Brown, only children, after 
deducting what has been
paid under Act of 1818
for second time.

Given at the War Office of the United
States, this 2d day of
Jany, one thousand eight hundred hundred and forty-seven.

Secretary of War.

Examined and
Countersigned}
Commissioner of Pensions
Duplicate
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September 13, 1939

BA-J/MCS [initials]
Justinian Cartwright
Mrs. William M Sweeny                S30316
126 Franklin Stree
Astoria, Long Island
New York

Dear Madam;

Reference is made to your request for the record of Justinian
or Jesse Cartwright, a Revolutionary War soldier who applied for
pension while living in Caldwell County,, Kentucky.

The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the
pension claim, S.30316, based on the military service of Justinian
Cartwright in the Revolutionary War, he was also referred to as Jesse
Cartwright.

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright was born February 22, 1762.  The 
place of his birth and names of his parent are not shown.

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 1776, as
sergeant in Captain Samuel J. Cabell's company in Colonel Ruckner's
Virginia regiment, was transferred to Captain James Innes' company in
Colonel Harrison's Artillery regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth
and many skirmishes and served four years in all.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1819,
at which time he resided in Caldwell County, Kentucky, having moved there
from Amherst County, Virginia, about 1782.

He married in 1777, Frances Gillespie who died the latter part of 1818.

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright died December 27, 1832, in Caldwell
County Kentucky.
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Justinian or Jesse Cartwright was survived by the following children:

James A., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Polly M. married Elisha Thurman and was living in Livingston County,
Kentucky, in 1846.
Bennett G., resident of Mississippi in 1846.
Nancy S., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Levin L., resident of Mississippi in 1846.
Justinian, residence not shown.
Henry L. resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Winnefred, resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Sall who married Leonard Brown and was living in Caldwell County,
Kentucky, in 1846.
Terresa who married Tutt Brown, residence not shown.

There are no further data relative to the family of Justinian or
Jesse Cartwright.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[left hand side of page]
30316
Revy INVALID.

File No. 30316
Justinian Cartwright
Sergt Rev War

Act: June 7th 32
Index; -Vol. 2, Page 64

[Arrangement of 1870]

[right hand column]
1907 Mch 28 History to
Mrs. W. A. Atwater

1915 Apl. 5 Hist to Mrs. M. T. Chastain

1917 July 6 To A. J. Cartwright

1926 Jan 29 hist to 
E. F J. Tafe. W.C.S.

1931 June 18 hist to Mrs.
[illegible] Clausner. W.C.S.

1931 October 17 hist to Mr. 
E.F.J. Tafe W.C.S.

1939 Feb 1 hist to Miss
Geraldine Shelly W. C. S

1939 Feb 2 hist to Mrs.
Olive M. Brown. M.C.S.

1939 July 24 Hist to Mrs. Luelia
Pool Lockhart  MCS/ ILR
 
1939 Sept 13 hist to
Mrs. [illegible] U. Sweeny MCS
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Justinian Cartwright
KY [illegible] 1818 crossed out 1832 H 32532
Mr Coomls
Sept 5/54
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[written faintly Thurman]
Polly Tannard
Bennet G. Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright
James A. Cartwright
Levin L. Cartwright
Henry L Cartwright
Mumford C
Sally Brown
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Justinian Cartwright
Kentucky Roll, Act 1818
$96 per ann
[illegible] what time paid
or date of Death?                                        H.C.M

Pension office  Died 27th Dec 1832, paid to his death
[illegible]                        BLB
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This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers
and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line, during the Revolutionary War,
as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay,
according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate
issued on the 15th day of May 1784, in the name of
Jesse Cartwright as a Soldier of Infantry
for L 5.1h.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to
Col Matthews and was given for series prior to the 1st January 1782.

ph8 {No Seal of Office.} Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
                                                       29th day of September 1846.
                                          [signature] Jas E Heath Auditor.


This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers
and Soldiers of the Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War,
as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay,
according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate
issued on the 6th day of April 1784, in the name of
Jesse Cartwright as a Soldier of Infantry
for L 56.11.6, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to
Capt Biclinger and was given for series prior to the 1st January 1782.

p 122 {No Seal of Office.}. Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
                                                            1st day of July 1846.
                                                             Ja E Heath  Auditor
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37.446
Justinian Cartwright
decd
Ken
act 7 June '32
on rolls 2 [illegible]
of artillery
[illegible]
2 [illegible]  arty
120 to Dec 27
1832 the day of
his death
To James A Cartwright
and for self and Polly 
Tannard, Bennet G. Cart
wright, Nancy Cartwright
Levin L Cartwright, Henry
L. Cartwright, Mumford
Cartwright Sally Brown
surviving children
Deduct what has been
pd. S. J. Frabue
Frankfort
Ky.
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State of Kentucky Caldwell County [illegible]
On this [4 crossed out] 7th day of November
1846 Personally appeared before me James C Weller
an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county &
state aforesaid James A Cartwright administrator of
the estate of Jesse Cartwright (known as Justinian Cart
wright) and also a son of said Jesse who after being first
duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the
following declaration in order to obtain an allowance
of money at the Pension Office at Washington City as
am ars of Pension due said Jesse Cartwright under
the act of Congress passed 15th May 1828  towit that
Declarant verily believes that sd Jesse enter the service of
the United States in the Army of the Revolution in the early
part of 1776 under Caht Saul J Cable of Morgan
Va Rifle Corps on Continental establishment and was
during the same year transferred to the Artilly Corps and
that he thereafter enlisted during the war and contin
red in the service until he was honorable dis
charged therefrom.  Declarant is of opinion that
said Jesse was a Sergeant, served as such
and should have been pensioned as such under
the act 15th May 1828 for service in the Artillery
Corps whereas he only received a Pension under
the act of 1818 not $8 per month, and now this decla
rant prays an allowance under the act 15th
May, 1828 for service performed as Sergeant of Artill
ery of Hamsins Regt deducting therefrom the amt
paid from 4th March 1826 til his death of $8
per month, and that a certificate of Pension may
issue in the name of this declarant for the amt
due as administrator. as the children of the said Jesse and
[illegible] and  [illegible]in various portions of the United St
ates That this declarant a few weeks ago or spea
king difficulty, at the last April Term of the Court
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Court for Caldwell County made application for
benefit of the act of 7th June 1832 but believing
the service of said Jesse was such as to have
entitled him to the benefit of the act 15th May
1828 he now makes application for the same
and prays an allowance for the amount due
and that a certificate of Pension may issue in my
name and be declared to or enclosed to my Agent
S J Frabue, and to him alone do I wish it enclosed
and with him alone do I wish correspondence [illegible]
in  reference thereto.  The names of the children of said Jesse are
as follows vry Polly Tannard now of Livingston Co Ky, Bennet
G Cartwright of the state of Mississippi, Nancy Cart
wright of Caldwell Co Ky, James A Cartwright also of
Caldwell Co Ky, Levin L Cartwright of the state
of Mississippi, Henry L Cartwright of Caldwell
Co Ky, Mumford Cartwright also of Caldwell
 Co Sally Brown of Caldwell Co Ky and
further this declarant says not
sworn to and subscribed before
me on the day and year                                            James A Cartwright
aforesaid                                                                      administrator of th
                                                                                      estate of Jesse Cartwr
James C Weller  JP                                                       ight Decd
I the Just sub[illegible] Justice of the Peace
certify  that the above declarant is person-
ally known to me and is a gentleman
of respectability unto all of whose sta
 tements the  [illegible] faith and [illegible]
[illegible] try given
In testimony when of I han
hereunto subscribed my name 17th Nov 1846
James C Weller Pce
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State of Kentucky Caldwell County
I Charles B. Dallam 
Clerk of the County Court of Caldwell Cer
tify that James C Weller before whom the forego
ing declaration was made is an acting
magistrate in and for the county and
state aforesaid duly commissioned and
qualified and to all his official acts the
fullest faith and credit should be given to
the foregoing signatures purporting to be his
an  [illegible] 
In testimony whereof I 
have hereunto affixed my
seal of office and subscribed 
my name this 17th day of
November, 1846
[signature] Charles B Dallam
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Frankfort Kentucky
Nov 29th 1846

Hon J S Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I here encl
ose you the declaration of James A Cartwright of
Caldwell Co. Ky making application for the amount 
due Justinian Cartwright at his death under the
act of Congress passed 15th May 1828.  He was
a pensioner under the act 1818 at the rate of $96
per annum and from his service being until the
close of the war in Harrison Virginia Regt
of Artillery I suppose there to be no doubt of
his right to a pension under the act 15th May
1828 as sergeant. Also being enclosed
is an order of the Caldwell Court showing
that the above applicant is the administra
tor tor of the estate of Justinian Cartwright
decd and to whom the Certificate of Pension
should issue.  You will please enclose
me the Certificate of allowance to Fr
ankfort Ky
I am Sir very respectfully
you Obt Servt
S F J Trabue
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Hon J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
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Frankfort Ky
Dec 18, 1846

D Sir
Yours of the 6th  [illegible] rejecting the application of the
Administrator of the estate of Justinian Cartwright for an allowa
nce [crossed out "for an allowance"] of Pension under the act of 15th May 1828
is now before me.  You remark that he acquired no right un
der the act of May 1828, which can now be paid to his childr
en  Now permit me to enquirer whether or not he acquired a
right under the act 7th June 1832, he having survived the pass
age of that act, and his service having been in the Artillery as
sergeant?  If so can it not now be paid to his children?  In
Mr Jas A Cartwrights declaration forwarded by me he requested that
a certificate of Pension should sue for such an amount,
as might be found due, and the the same should be forwarded
to me  and with me alone as he wish correspondence
holden touching any money due from the Government to the
estate of Justinian Cartwright as Pension. therefore for
such an amount as there is due under the act 7
June 1832 You will please enclose me the certif
icate of allowance to Frankfort Ky

I am very respectfully
Your Obt Sert
I F J. Trabue

Hon J L. Edwards
Comm of Pension
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Commonwealth f Kentucky
County of Caldwell  Sct
February term 1846
The Motion of James A Cartwright , it is  ordered that
Letters of administration be granted him on the goods
and chattels rights and credits of the estate of Justinian 
Cartwright (76) Decd upon his giving Bond with Security
according to law. Whereupon Said James A
Cartwright together with will  [illegible] his Security
Entered into and acknowledged Bond payable to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penalty of
one hundred Dollars conditioned according to law,
Sd J. A. Cartwright was sworn according to law.
I, Charles B. Dallam clerk 
of the court of Caldwell County State of
Kentucky certify that the above order is truly
copied from the record in my office
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto affixed my Seal of
office and Subscribed mt
name this 17th day of
November 1846
Charles B. Dallam clk
By James Miner D.C.
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Seward, Nebraska
April 11th 1907

Commissioner of Pensions
My Dear Sirs

Your reply in
regard to Justinian Cartwright
is received.  Will you
kindly send me any re-
cord you may have con-
cerning Mr Peter Cart-
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wright who  [illegible] the
detachment of Col John
Gibson of  Virginia in
Revolutionary army.
Any record you may
have will be gladly
received.  I am
sorry  [illegible] so persistent
 [illegible]  [illegible]  [illegible]
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ask in the interest of the
D.A.R 
Respectfully
Ida Wood Atwater
Regard D. A. R. Seward

Mrs W.A. Atwater
Seward
Nebraska
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[seal O. W. & N. DIV  MAR 16 1907]
[seal DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]

Seward Nebraska
March 11, 1907

Commissioner of Pensions
My Dear Sir
Permit 
me to again ask your
aid in the matter of
Justinian Cartwright
who is reported to 
have been a Sergeant
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in Cap't James Pendleton's
company of artillery in
1776 promoted to
Sergeant Major in 1799
enlisted from Virginia.
Have you said Justinian
Cartwright's name on
your roster and can
you give me his wife's
name It is thought
he died in Lexington
Co. Ky sometime after
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1819 Any information will be
gratefully received,
Very truly yours
Ida Wood Atwater
Reg [illegible] Margaret Holway Chapter

Mrs. W. A. Atwater
Seward
Nebraska
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Wash. D.C.

Dear Sir,
I wish to make inquiry
as to whether there is a rec
old of James Ford of Rev
olutionary times, on the
list of Pensioners of gov't
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and Kentucky at the close
of Revolutionary War.
What is there on the 
books concerning him,
and oblige
Mrs. M. T. Chastain
Marshall, MO.
P.S. I believe
Justinian Cartwright [S30316]
was an officer in
there Revolutionary War,
that is [illegible] has a handed
down tradition to that ef
fact.  Kindly help me
trace his record.

[stamp 
PENSION 
D
U.S.
MAR
26
1915
OFFICE]
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Rec Ser

San Francisco.Cala.June 24th 1917

Bureau of Pensions
Washington. D.C.
Please send me record of Justinian Cart-
wright
I believe he was a pensioner
He enlisted Feby 28th 1776, under Capt. Sam
uel J. Cabel of Morgan's Virginia Rifle Corps, and
was discharged June 28, 1778 after the Battle of
Monmouth.
Recd discharge from Brig. Genl Chas. Scott.
Yours faithfully,
A.J. Cartwright
180-20th Avenue,
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.        Sons of the Revolution.       DIRECTORS
 PRESIDENT                                                                                 COL. HOLDRIDGE O. COLLING
ARTHUR B. BENTON                                                                   JUDGE GUY RICHARDS CRUMP
 VICE-PRESIDENTS                                                                     JOHN BARNES MILLER 
DR. WESLEY WILSON BECKET                                                   FRANK HERVEY PETTIGELL
NATHAN WILSON STOWELL                                                       FRANK MONROE PORTER
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BLEDSOE                                                 HENRY MAURIS ROBINSON
SECRETARY                                   in the State of California.      GENERAL CHARLES HENRY WHIPPLE
LEWIS AUGUSTUS WINSTON.     424 SOUTH BROADWAY      BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TREASURER                                      LOS ANGELES                    EUGENE WADDELL BRITT
EDWARD BOUTON                               [SEAL].                            WILLIAM RICHARDSON STAATS
REGISTRAR                                                                                   FRANK HERVEY PETTIGELL
JOHN EMERSON MARBLE                                                           RALPH BELDHAM HARDACRE
LIBRARIAN                                                                                    HENRY MAURIS ROBINSON
WILLIS MILNOR DIXON 
                                                      December 21, 1925

Hon. Winfield Scott, 
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Pension Department, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear sir: 
Will you kindly send me at your earliest convenience, a report
on pension (if one granted) to Jesse Cartwright also to Justinian
(or Justurian) Cartwright.  These men served in the revolution from
the state of Virginia.

Thanking you for all your kindness and courtesy in the past
to this Society, and with the best of wishes for the holiday season,

I am 
Sincerely,
E.F. J Tafe [signature]
ASSISTANT GENEALOGIST.

[STAMP 
OFFICE OF 
THE COMMISSIONER
DEC 28 1925
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS]
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[seal of Daughters of the American Revolution]

CACHE LA POUDRE CHAPTER 
FORT COLLINS, COLO. 
May 12-1931

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.           [in cursive writing this letter directed at [illegible] Section]
I would like 
the Service of Justian Cartwright
Born (1752 - 1832) I see he received
a pension for Services in Va. Malition
to complete some D.H.R. records 
we must have more  and the name
of his children. Thought I
might get something from his
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Pension record
Thanking you
Very Sincerely
(Mrs) G. M. Claimer
427 West Oak
Fort Collins
Colorado
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415 W 9th
DALLAS TEXAS
June 13, 1939.     [seal RECEIVED JUN 15 1939 MAIL [ILLEGIBLE] 12]
  
U.S. Veterans Administration
Washington , D. C.
Gentlemen, I am seeking records
on

1. Henry Pool was in Rowan Co. N.C.-
1797- went into Christian and 
Caldwell Co. Ky. about 1804.
I think his wife was a Miss Brown.

2.  Jesse or Justian Cartwright 
of about the same period, I think
he died early 1800 in Caldwell Co. Ky.

3.  Elish Thurmond wife Polly Cart-
wright, I think he went from Va into
Ky. Christian Co about 1806-7.
He was a Civil Engineer.

I shall appreciate any records on
above if in your office
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Luella Pool Lockhart
415 West 9th
Dallas, Texas

[written on the left margin
I think all of these did Revolutionary Service
on the [illegible] L. P. Lockhart]
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126 Franklin Street,
Astoria, Long Island, N.Y.
August 4,  1939

Mr. A. D. Miller
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs-
Will you please send me the record of the service
of Justinian (or Jesse) Cartwright in the Revolutionary
War.  He allied for a pension April 27, 1818 while a resident
of Caldwell County, Kentucky.

Yours sincerely,
Lenora Higginbotham Sweeny. [signature]
(Mrs. William M. Sweeny)

[stamp RECEIVED AUG 9 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
READER NO. 22
VETS ADM]
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[POSTCARD DATE STAMPED WICHITA DEC 30 6 PM 1938 KANS]

Veteran's Administration,
Revolutionary war Section,
Division of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.

[stamped RECEIVED JAN 3[ILLEGIBLE] 31]
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Wichita, Kansas.
December 24, 1938

Veteran's Administration,
Rev. War Section, Pension Division,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please advise me of the family data,-
especially name of wife and children, with dates given.
birthplace and service, claimed in the Revolutionary
War pension application of Justinian (Justantian)
Cartwright, who served from Virginia an died about
1832.  I believe he was pensioned while residing in
the state of Kentucky, and his death probably occurred
in that state.
Thanking you most kindly for this favor, I am

Respectfully,
Geraldine Shelly [signature]
()Miss Geraldine Shelly
(Veteran'
s Hospital)
(Wichita, Kansas.)
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997 Maryland ave
Columbia, Mo
Jan 7, 1939

Dear Sir;
Will you please send me the
pension record of Justinian Cartwright who
moved to Logan Co Ky from Amherst Co Va
1793. Had the rank of Sergeant, placed on the 
pension rool 6-5-1819, died 9-27-1932
James Moore (Corporal) served in Revolution
placed on pension roll 10-14-1822 pension
began 3-4, 1795.
I certainly will appreciate getting these
pension records.

Yours truly,
Mrs. Olive M. Brown

[cursive writing send one]

[stamped RECEIVED JAN 11 1939 MAIL [ILLEGIBLE] 7]
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Reply to your request of [blank space], received [blank space]
[missing words] tement of the military history of Justinian Cartwright
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) [crossed out] application for pen
sion on file in this Bureau.  [hand written Sur. File 30,316.

Table [column headings DATES OF ENLISTMENT OF APPOINTMENT., LENGTH OF SERVICE/ RANK, OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. - CAPTAIN, OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. - COLONEL., STATE
Feby 26, 1776| 4 years| Sergt| Samuel J. Cabell| Buckner| Va
[crossed out discharged {illegible} of sickness]|blank| trans| James [illegible]| Harrison| Art Reg

Battles engaged in, Monmouth, & many skirmishes not specified
residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Amherst Co., Va
Date of application for pension, Apl 27 1819 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Caldwell Co., Ky
Age at date of application, born Feb 22, 1752, he was also called "Jesse"N Cartwright 
Remarks: soldier mar. in 1777 Frances Gillaspie who d. latter part 1818
He d. Dec 27, 1832 leaving 10 ch. James A, Polly M. who mar. Elisha Thurman, Bennet G.,
Nancy S. Levin L., Justinian, Henry L., Salley mar. Leonard Brown,
Winnifred, Teresa mar. Tutt Brown.
Very Respectfully,

27225b3m1-07                                    Commissioner.
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July 24, 1939.

                                                            Hist. MCS/copied ILL
Mrs. Luella Pool Lockhart                 BA-J/ILL
415 West 9th                                      Justinian  Cartwright
Dallas, Tevas.                                     S. 30316

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request
the Revolutionary War records of Henry Pool, who lived in Rowan
County, North Carolina, in 1797, went to Caldwell County, Kentucky,
about 1804 and whose wife was Miss Brown, Elish Thurmond who 
was in Christian County, Kentucky, in 1806-7, and Jesse or Justian
Cartwright, who died early in 1800 in Caldwell County, Kentucky.

A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office
has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found based 
upon service of the Henry Pool cited by you, nor of any Elish (Elisha)
Thurmond; similar spellings of the surnames were searched.

The record has been found of only one Justinian Cartwright,
who was referred to also as Jesse Cartwright.  His record is fur-
nished you herewith, pension claims, S. 30316.

Very truly yours,

G. H. SWEET,
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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July 24, 1939.  

Mrs. Luella Pool Lockhart                                    BA-J/ILL[handwritten copied - M.C.S. away 
415 West 9th                                                         Justinian Cartwright 
Dallas, Tevas.                                                       S. 30316  

Dear Madam:  

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on
file in pension claims, S 31316 [crossed out, hand written 30316], based on the military service of 
Justinian Cartwright in the Revolutionary War; he was referred
to as Jesse Cartwright.

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright was born February 22, 1752.
The place of his birth and the names of is parents are not shown.

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 1776,
as sergeant in Captain Samuel J. Cabell's company in Colonel Buckner's
Virginia regiment, was transferred to Captain James Innes' company
in Colonel Harrison's Artillery Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth
and many skirmishes and served four years in all.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27,
1819, at which time he resided in Caldwell County, Kentucky, having
moved there from Amherst County, Virginia, about 1782.

He married in 1777, Frances Gillespie who died the latter
part of 1818.

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright died December 27, 1832, in
Caldwell County, Kentucky.

He was survived by the following children:

James A., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846
Polly M., married Elisha Thurman and was living in Livingston County,
   Kentucky, in 1846.
Bennot G., resident of Mississippi in 1846
Nancy S., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1846.
Levin L., resident of Mississippi in 1846.
(continued next page)
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Justinian, residence not shown.
Henry L., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Winnefred, resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846.
Sally, who married Leonard Brown and was living in Caldwell County,
Kentucky, in 1846.
Terresa, who married Tutt Brown, residence not shown.

There are no further data relative to the family of Justinian
or Jesse Cartwright.

Very truly your,

G. H. SWEET,
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.



2.
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February 2, 1939
  XXXXXXXXXXX

                                                  BA-J/MCS
                                                  Justinian Cartwright
Mrs. Olive M. Brown                 S.30316
997 Maryland Avenue 
Columbia, Missouri

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to
Revolutionary War soldiers, Justinian Cartwright and James Moore.

Because of the large number of requests for records of Revolu-
tionary War soldiers and the lack of clerical force available for
furnishing such information, it has been impossible to comply in full
with requests similar to yours.  You are furnished herein, the records
of Justinian Cartwright.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the
pension claim, S.30316, based on the military service of Justinain Cart-
wright, who was also referred to as Jesse Cartwright.

He was born February 22, 1752.  The place of his birth and the names
of his parents are not shown.

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 1776, as
sergeant in Captain J. Cabell's company in Colonel Buckner's
Virginia regiment, was transferred to Capain James Innes' company in
Colonel Harrison's Artillery Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and
many skirmishes and served four years in all.

He was allowed pension on his application executed  April 27, 1819,
at which time he was a resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, having
moved there from Amherst County, Virginia, about 1782.

He married in 1777, Frances Gillaspie who died the latter part of
1818.

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright died December 27, 1832, in Caldwell
County, Kentucky.
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Justinian or Jesse Cartwright was survived by the following children:

James A., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846 
Polly M., married Elisha Thurman and was living in Livingston County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Bennot G., resident of Mississippi in 1846 
Nancy S., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1846. 
Levin L., resident of Mississippi in 1846.
Justinian, residence not shown. 
Henry L., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Winnefred, resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Sally, who married Leonard Brown and was living in Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Terresa, who married Tutt Brown, residence not shown. 

There are no further data relative to the family Justinian or
Jesse Cartwright.

Very truly yours


A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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February 1, 1939 
XXXXXXXXXXX  

BA-J/MCS 
Justinian Cartwright 
S.30316

Miss Geraldine Shelly
c/o Veterans' Hospital
Wichita, Kansas

Dear Madam:  

Reference is made to your request for information relative to  
Justinian Cartwright, a Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia who
died about 1832.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in 
the pension claim, S.30316, based on the military service of Justinain 
Cartwright, who was also referred to as Jesse Cartwright.  

He was born February 22, 1752. The place of his birth and the 
names of his parents are not shown.  

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 1776, as 
sergeant in Captain J. Cabell's company in Colonel Buckner's 
Virginia regiment, was transferred to Capain James Innes' company in 
Colonel Harrison's Artillery Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth 
and many skirmishes and served four years in all.  

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1819, 
at which time he was a resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, having 
moved there from Amherst County about 1782.  

He married in 1777, Frances Gillaspie who died the latter part of 
1818.  

Justinian or Jesse Cartwright died December 27, 1832, in Caldwell 
County, Kentucky.
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Justinian or Jesse Cartwright was survived by the following children:


James A., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846 
Polly M., married Elisha Thurman and was living in Livingston County,
 Kentucky, in 1846. 
Bennett G., resident of Mississippi in 1846 
Nancy S., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1846. 
Levin L., resident of Mississippi in 1846.
Justinian, residence not shown. 
Henry L., resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Winnefred, resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Sally, who married Leonard Brown and was living in Caldwell County, Kentucky, in 1846. 
Terresa, who married Tutt Brown, residence not shown. 

There are no further data relative to the family of Justinian or
Jesse Cartwright.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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October 17, 1931
  

BA-J/MCS 

Mr. E. F. J. Tafe
436 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Dear Sir:  

Reference is made to your letter of October 6th, requesting
 information in regard to
Justinian Cartwright, a soldier of the
Revolution, and William H. Ellsworth, a soldier of the Civil War. 

The data contained herein are obtained  from the papers on 
file in the pension claim, S.30316, based upon the Revolutionary
War  service of Justinian or Jesse Cartwright.  

Justinian (also known as Jesse) Cartwright  was born February 
22, 1752. place not stated.

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 1776, 
as sergeant in Captain J. Cabell's company in Colonel 
Buckner's Virginia regiment, was transferred to Capain James Innes'
 company in Colonel Harrison's Artillery Regiment, was in the battle 
of Monmouth and many skirmishes and served four years in all.  

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 
1819, at which time he was a resident of Caldwell County, Kentucky.

He married in 1777, Frances Gillaspie who died the latter 
part of 1818.  

He died December 27, 1832, leaving the following children:
James A.; Polly M., who married Elisha Thurman; Bennett G.; Nancy 
S.; Levin L.; Justinian; Henry L.; Salley, who married Leonard
Brown,; Winnifred; and Terresa, who married Tutt Brown.

Your letter has been forwarded to the proper division for
reply in regard to William H. Ellsworth who  served in the Civili War.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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June 18, 1931



Mrs. G. M. Claumer                                   Rev. & 1818 Wars Section
427 West Oak                                            MCS;MLB
Fort Collins, Colorado

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30316, the Justinian
(also known as Jesse) Cartwright was born February 22, 1752,
place not stated.

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26, 
1776,  as sergeant in Captain J. Cabell's company,
Colonel Buckner's Virginia regiment, was transferred to
Captain James Innes' company,  Colonel Harrison's artillery 
regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and many skirmishes,
 and served four years in all.   

He was allowed pension on his application executed April
 27,  1819, at which time he was a resident of Caldwell County, 
Kentucky.  

He married in 1777, Frances Gillaspie who died the latter  
part of 1818.   

He died December 27, 1832, leaving the following children: 
James A., Polly M. who married Elisha Thurman, Bennett G.,
 Nancy  S., Levin L., Justinian, Henry L., Salley who married 
Leonard Brown,, Winnifred, and Terresa, who married Tutt Brown. 

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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January 29, 1926

E. F. J. Tafe
424 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, Calif.

Sir;

I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War 
pension claim, S. 30316, it appears that JUSTINIAN (also known as 
JESSE) CARWRIGHT was born February 22, 1752, place not stated.  

He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, February 26,  1776, 
as sergeant in Captain J. Cabell's Company, Colonel Buckner's
 Virginia Regiment, was transferred to Captain James Innes' Company, 
Colonel Harrison's Artillery  Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth 
and many skirmishes, and served four years in all.  

 He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 
1819, at which time he was a resident of Caldwell County,  Kentucky.   

He married in 1777, Frances Gillaspie who died the latter  
part of 1818.   

He died December 27, 1832, leaving the following children: 
James A.; Polly M., who married Elisha Thurman; Bennett G.; Nancy S.,
 Levin L.; Justinian; Henry L.; Salley, who married  Leonard Brown;
 Winnefred; and Terresa, who married Tutt Brown.
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This is the only soldier named JUSTINIAN or JESSE CARTWRIGHT
found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD  SCOTT
Commissioner