Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3894, for Samuel Shepherd, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
Va Shepherd, Samuel S3894
Shepard
Carded
CONTENTS
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19.381
West Tennesee
Samuel Shepherd
Wilson Co in the State of Tennesee
he was a private in the Conpay command
Captain Morris of the regt command
Col Parker in the rng a
ne for 2 yrs f 1778
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14,310
Saml Shepherd
from 1778 private
2 yrs $80

J. S. Topp.
Lebanon
Tenn
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14,310
BRIEF in the case of Saml. Shepherd of [illegible] Cy in the State of Tenn (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 70
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
16 Jany ‘78 | Years, 1 | As a Private | Capt Morris Capt Kindall of the 1st Virginia. Regt. Col. Parker
‘77-perhaps in May or June | Months, believes 3 | “ | Capt. Miller - dont remember any higher officers - (a tower [tour] of duty guarding some of Burgoyne's men) 
early in Decr. 1780 | believes 3 | “ | Capt Toll — has forgotten the other officers that Nelson commanded 
fall of 1780 | 1 | “ | Capt Curd, dont recollect the Colonel
Spring of 1781 | 3 | “ | Capt Bates - La Fayette
about 1 Augst 1781 | 3 | “ | do - Geo Washn
5. In what battles was he engaged? Monmouth - Little York
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Goochland Cy Va
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Tradition
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above W. C. Easton Examining Clerk. 18 Feb 1833
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Saml Shepherd

14310.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832.
State of Tennessee
Wilson County   SS

On this 27th September 1832 personally appeared before the worshipful David C. Hibbetts, Jas. M. Martin HBX Billings Justices of the Court of Please & Quarter Sessions for said County of Wilson, now sitting, Samuel Shepherd, a resident of Wilson County and State of Tennessee, aged 70 years, the 3rd day of June last, who being 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 June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 778 & on the 17th day of January of the same year, with Nathanial Morris Capt according to his recollection in continental service, he marched him with about seventy others to Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania where we joined the Main Army Commanded by Gen. Washington at Valley Forge he & the 70 other soldiers, that has been enlisted by Capt. Morris in the Counties of Goochland & Hanover, Virginia, were attached to a company commanded by Capt. Augustus Kindell of the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental line, under the following named officers - Richard Parker Col Commandant. Burgess Baw, Lieutenant Col, Richard Anderson Major of the 1st Virginia Regt., Thomas Overton was Lieutenant in Capt. Kindell's Company, John Steele Ensign, Alex Fowler Orderly. He was regularly discharged in writing at Middle Brook, the place of Winter Quarters of Washington's Army, after having served twelve months in t he Continental line according to the terms of his enlisted at the time he enlisted as above set forth he was a Citizen of Goochland County in the State of Virginia: he was in the Battle at Monmouth Plains near the Court house - fought on the 28th June 1778, he was in the second Division on the day of the battle, he knew Brigadier Genl Woodford of Virginia Malinsburg & Scott, and frequently saw Genl. Lee who was charged with cowardly conduct in the battle. During the term of his service in the Campaign of 1778 he marched from Goochland Courthouse to Fredericksburgh, there to Alexandria, there to Georgetown in the State of Maryland; then to Fredericktown Maryland, there to Lancaster Pennsylvania, thence to Yorktown, or Little York in Pennsylvania, thence to head quarters at Valley Forge.

After being discharged at Middle Brook as above stated he returned to his fathers in Goochland County, Virginia. Shortly after his return home in the year 1779, perhaps in May or June, he was called upon to guard some prisoners, called Burgoyne Prisoners, that had been taken in the North; he served what was called a tour of duty, which he believes was more than three months, and being relieved by other of the Militia, was discharged. This duty of guarding the prisoners was performed by him at the Barracks in Albemarle County, Virginia, Capt Thomas Miller commanded the company to which he belonged; he does not remember that any officers of higher grade than Captain, was at the Barracks.
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Forge.

After being discharged at Middle Brook as above stated he returned to his fathers in Goochland County, Virginia. Shortly after his return home, in the year 1779 perhaps in May or June, he was called upon to guard some prisoners, called Burgoyne prisoners, that had been taken in the North; he served what was called a tour of duty, which he believes was three months; and being relieved by other of the Militia, was discharged. This duty of guarding the prisoners was performed by him at the Barracks in Albemarle County, Virginia. Capt. Thomas Miller commanded the company to which he belonged; he does not remember that any officers of higher grade than Captain was at the Barracks.

Previous to the time Genl Arnold came up to Richmond (& which was about the 1st January 1781 to his best recollection) and burnt the rope works and [Foundry] and other public buildings, he was again called into service early in Dec. 1780 to defend the Town of Richmond  against the enemy or any other point that might be attacked, before we reached Richmond, the enemy had committed their devastations & departed, and we followed in pursuit of them until we reached Hampton, a small town at the junction of James & York Rivers; we remained there probably about 4 weeks, from there we marched to Petersburg, continued there about 3 or 4 weeks, then returned to Richmond, where we remained until our term of service (which he believes was three months) expired, was then & there discharged and returned home to Goochland County. Stokely Tolls was Capt. of the Company to which he belonged; has forgotten the names of his Lieutenant & other officers. Genl. Nelson was commander of the troops of Virginia to which he belonged with this campaign.
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We knew Baron Steuben, by sight & saw him frequently in the Northern army. He will {hire start] another tour of duty performed before the one last above mentioned, to me, he was called out in the Militia service in the fall of the year 1780. Marched from Goochland County under the command of Captain John Curd + Scout Nathaniel Rains - Met the rest of Militia of Virginia Called out at that time at Petersburg, Virginia, marched down into the Isle of [Wight] County on [James] River; he [ ea] of needless of the Col. or Commanding officer on that [this]: this call for Militia was made according ^ to his 
recollection in consequences of an expected invasion of the lower parts of Virginia he remained in service but one month or [whereabauh], according to his best recollection, was discharged at a large church. Called Isle of Wight Church & returned home.
In the spring of 1781 and about the time ^ (or short time after) the battle at Guilford was fought, the Militia of Virginia was again called out - We rendezvous at Richmond, Virginia, he was in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Bates he recollects well that Genl. La Fayette, some time after they had been at Richmond, came on there and [affirmed] the command. La Fayette retreat from Richmond before the superior force of Lord Cornwallis to the Ra[-idan], and [] it at a place called Raccoon Ford, Shortly after this, the forces under the command of Genl. Wayne united with LayFayette - whilst we lay on the Ra[-idan], his term of three months expired he was relieved by another draft of the Virginia Militia and returned home so that he was in no engagement during this tour. 
About the 1st of August 1781 he was again called out to serve another tour of duty in the militia; we rendezvous at Williamsburgh, Virginia; Genl. La Fayette having the commands of the forces at that place. about two weeks after our meeting at Williamsburgh, Genl. Washington came on and took command of the whole army in a few days we were marched down to Little York, where seige [siege] was laid against Lord Cornwallis: He was there during the seige [siege]  and until after the surrender of Cornwallis was there attached to the forces which had been assigned to guard those prisoners sent to Winchester, VA. he remained there, (at Winchester but a few days, and having served his tour of three months, was discharged and returned home.
He asertains his age from his Fathers family record. he resided in the State of Virginia about twenty seven years after peace was declared, There remain-ed [returned] to Wilson County Tennessee, where he has resided  nearly twenty years.
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About the 1.st of August 1781 he was again Called out to serve another tour of duty in the Militia; we rendezvoused at Williamsburgh, Virginia; Genl. La Fayatte having the Commanders of the forces at that place- about two weeks after our meeting at Williamsburgh, Genl. Washington came on and took the command of the whole army- in a few days we were marched down to Little York, where siege was laid against Lord Cornwallis: He was there during the siege and until after the surrender of Cornwallis- was then attached to the forces which had been assigned to guard those prisoners sent to Winchester, and he remained there, (at [sic punctuation--open parenthesis] Winchester but a few days, and having served his tour of three months, was dicharged [sic] and returned home.-

He ascertains his age from his Fathers [sic] family record. he resided in the State of Virginia about twenty seven years after peace was declared, then removed to Wilson County Tennessee, where he has resided nearly twenty years.-

He has no documentary evidences, other than the Muster Roll in the War department, by which he can sustain his declaration, whilst in the Continental services. nor any documentary evidences to prove his services in Militia as above set forth- he has lost all discharges, never expecting that they would be of the least use or benefit to him, he did not take care of them. His younger brother, Thomas Shepherd can testify, that left home in the United States services as above stated- and his neighbours & acquaintances can testify as to his character for veracity, and of their belief of his services; and therefore,

He refers to Revd. Elijah Maddox, Henry Ligon & Jonathan R. Drenan who are citizens of Wilson County, Tennessee.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is out on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.

Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.-
Test Josiah S McClain Clerk of Wilson County Court & Samuel Shepherd + his mark
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Thomas Shepherd a resident of Rutherford County & State of Tennessee aged 66 years hereby certifies that he distinctly recollects that his brothers, William & Samuel Shepherd enlisted in the United States services, in Goochland County, at the court house, that Wm. Shepherd died in the army & Samuel returned after having served twelve months- he further certifies that his brother- Samuel served several tours in the Militia of Virginia- and believes that his declaration of his services as above set forth & subscribed is true.

Sworn to & subscribed this 27.th September 1832.
Test Josiah S McClain Clerk of Wilson County Court

Thomas Shepard [sic] + his mark

We, Elijah Maddox, a clergyman residing in the Country of Wilson & State of Tennessee and Henry Ligon, & Jonathan R. Drenan residing in the same county hereby certify that we are will acquainted with Samuel Shepard, [sic] (& the said Elijah Madden is well acquainted with Thomas Shepard [sic] who has subscribed the preceding certificate_) who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age: That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion

Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.

Test Josiah S McClain Clerk of Wilson County court

Elijah Maddox
Henry Ligon
Jonathan R Drenan

And the court do hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of
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That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion

Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.

Test Josiah S McClain Clerk of
Wilson County court

Elijah Maddox
Henry Ligon
Jonathan R Drenan

And the court do hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department,that [sic] the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states; And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Revd Elijah Maddox who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Wilson and that Thomas Shepard [sic] of Rutherford County who has signed & sworn to the above certificate, as also Henry Ligon & Jonathan R Drenan who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the County of Wilson and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.

J,M Martin
Benj H. Billings
D.C. Hibbetts

I Josiah S. McClain Clerk of the court of Pleas & Quartersessions for Wilson County, Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Thomas Shepard [sic] for a pension

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office

This 3rd day of October. AD 1832
Josiah. S. McClain, Clerk

Fee paid
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Amended Declaration.
State of Tennessee
Wilson County

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for said County of Wilson, & State of Tennessee, Samuel Shepherd, a citizen of said County with whom I am personally acquainted, and being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he does not know any living witness, (other than his brother Thomas Shepherd of Rutherford County, whose affidavit is given to the original declaration), by whom he can prove his services [? -- ink blot] set forth in his declaration-- he has not seen or heard of any of [illegible -- ink blot] soldiers, since his residence in this state, nor does he know that [illegible -- ink blot] of his contemporaries are living in the State of Virginia or elsewhere who could prove his services -- his brother Thomas has no doubt specified his services as fully [illegible] or could do-- he further states that he was a private soldier during the whole of his services in the Revolutionary army. -- and for which services he claims a pension. --

Sworn to before me this 24th day of June 1833. & subscribed in my presence

Saml Shepard + his mark

G H Bullard Justice of the peace for said cty.
State of Tennessee Wilson county. I Josiah S McClain clerk of the county court of said county certify that George H Bullard Esq whose name appears to this foregoing affidavit and amended declaration is an acting Justice of the peace in said county commissioned & qualified as the law directs. That his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal office, in Lebanon 24th June 1833

J S McClain
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March 2, 1933 Samuel Shepherd - S.3894 BA-J/AWF 
Mrs. George B. Graves Belle Meade Drive Nashville, Tennessee
Dear Madam: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Daniel (Dant) Hamlin or Hamblen and of Samuel Shepherd of Wilson County, Tennessee.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of any Daniel (Dant) Hamlin or Hamblen of Virginia.
The data furnished below were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 3894, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Samuel Shepherd or Shepard.
He was born June 3, 1762, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, Samuel Shepherd enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia troops, as follows:
From in January, 1778 in Captain Nathaniel Morris' company, later transferred to Captain Kendall's company in Colonel Richard Parker's regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and served one year; from in May or June, 1779, three months in Captain Thomas Miller's company; in the fall of 1780, one month in
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Captain John Curd's company; from in December, 1780, three months in Captain Stokely Tolls' company; from in the spring of 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Bates' company; from August 1, 1781, three months, names of officers not stated, was at the siege of Yorktown and was attached to the forces that guarded the prisoners to Winchester, Virginia, and was there discharged.
The soldier, Samuel Shepherd, was allowed pension on his application executed September 27, 1832, at which time he was living in Wilson County, Tennessee.
It is not stated whether he was ever married. His brothers, William and Thomas, were in the Revolution, William having died in the service.
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
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1906 Apr 26 - History to Mrs [illegible] Stephens
[Letter in S 7639 Lawrence Stephens]
1922 Mch. 14 Hist. to Miss Florence McCrossin
1926 - June 2 - Hist. to Mrs. F. M. [illegible]
1933 - Mch 2 - " " Mrs. George B. Graves
1937 - June 18 -  Mrs. Geo. B. Graves adv. fur. etc
Rev War
3894
INVALID.
File No. 3894
Samuel Shepherd
Pvr. Va. line
Act: June 7” 32
Index:—Vol. A, Page 337
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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3-595.
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O. W. AND N. DIVISION.

Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF PENSIONS,

April 19, 1906.
Searched by Gilb

Original No. ______________
Certificate No. _______________
Claimant, __________________
Soldier, Samuel Shepherd
Service, Va. service -
Rev. War.

Remarks: _________________
No claim as above, except Inv. 3894.

___________
Chief of Division.
1826b5m6-05
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14,310
Saml Shepherd
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Saml Shepherd which require further proof or explanation.

I.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?  Yes

II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  Yes

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?  --

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?  Yes

V.  Has he mention with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?  Yes

VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  Yes

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?  Yes

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?  Yes

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?  Yes

X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?  Yes
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?  Yes

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  ---

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least on living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV.  If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?  No
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?  ---
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  ---

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?  ---

XVI.  Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  Yes

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?  Yes

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EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades;  For ________ year _________ months, and ________ days, I served as a __________ For ___________ months and ___________ days, I served as a ___________, and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grad of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without  specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.

QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
--> In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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U. S. Public Health Service Hospital No. 26
Greenville, S. C.
Feb. 10, 1922

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
The Adjutant General's office shows that Samuel Shepherd, Pvt. of 9 Virginia Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Burges Ball, was enlisted Feb. 16 1778, for one year, & that in Oct.  1778, he was transferred to Capt. Custis Kendalls [sic] Co. 1st Virginia Reg. His name last appears on the Co. pay roll Nov. 1778. Will you kindly tell me if this Samuel Shepherd's family ever
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The American Red Cross
[cross symbol]
U. S. Public Health Service Hospital No. 26
Greenville, S. C.

[ink stamp] Record Division
Feb 16 1922

received a pension from the government. If so will you please give me all family names dates & all information possible.
I also wish the same information in regard to the following-- 
Thomas Wilson, [name underscored] born in Augusta Co. Virginia, & I think married a Miss Ewing, a son of theirs was Thomas Wilson, born Jan. 25, 1777.
David Wade born, I think either in Montgomery or Pulaski Co. Sept. 16, 1749.
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The American Red Cross
[cross symbol]
U. S. Public Health Service Hospital No. 26
Greenville, S. C.

married to Rebekah Hix, June 9, 1783, and he died Dec. 30, 1803.
Thanking you for any information you can give me.
Sincerely,
(Miss) Florence McCrossin
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STAMPS

RECORD
FEB16 1922
DIVISION

PENSION
FEB 14 1922
U.S.
OFFICE
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The undersign would like history of Revolutionary soldier.

George Shepherd - W08723
Samuel Shepherd - S-3894

Mrs. F. M. Pratt
The Plymouth GW
Washington
DC

April 6. 1926
she asked if we would add the name of Samuel's brother.
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Belle Meade Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
February 10, 1933

Veteran's Administration
Washington, D. C.

Dear sir,

I would like to obtain information concerning one Samuel Shepherd, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was present at Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown. He was pensioned for his services March 4, 1831 and was 72 years old at the time. He was in the Continental Line of Virginia, but received his pension while living in Wilson County, Tennessee. Any data you can furnish me will be helpful.

I would also like to obtain a record from your office concerning Daniel (Dant) Hamlin or Ramblen of Virginia who served in the War of the Revolution.

Any information you may favor me with would be appreciated.

Very truly yours,
Mrs. George B. Graves (handwritten)
Mrs. George B. Graves
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STAMP
RECEIVED
JUN 1 937
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS ADM.
READER #12

Belle Meade Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee
May 27, 1937

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

I would like to have all pension records of C. William Hummer of Virginia who later came to Kentucky, also Samuel Shepard of Virginia who later came to Tennessee. They both fought in the Revolutionary War.

Yours very truly,
Anne Carven Graves (handwritten)
Mrs. George B. Graves
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FORM

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

mon   Washington, D. C., _________, 19___

In reply to your request of _______, received _______ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Shepherd a soldier in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTEMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.

Jany 16, 1778 | 12 mos. | Pvt. | Nathaniel Morris | -- | Va.
-- | -- | -- | Augustus Kendall | Richard Parker \ --
1779 | 3 mos. | -- | Thomas Miller | " | --
Fall 1780 | 1 mo. | -- | John Curd | " | --
Dec 1780 | 3 mos. | -- | Stokeley Tolls | " | --
Spring 1781 | 3 mos. | -- | Thomas Bates | -- | --
Aug. 1781 | 3 mos. | -- | " | -- | --

Battles engaged in, Monmouth Siege of Yorktown
Residence of soldier at enlistment Goochland County, Va.
Date of application for pension Sept. 27, 1832 His was granted.
Residence at date of application Wilson County, Tennessee
Age at date of application, born Jany 3, 1762.
Remarks: It is not stated whether he had a wife or children.

Respectfully,
brothers Thomas & William
Commissioner.
6-2856
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June 18, 1937

Samuel Shepherd
S. 3894
RA-J/ANF

Mrs. George B. Graves
Belle Mead Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of C. William Hummer of Virginia, later lived in Kentucky, and Samuel Shepard of Virginia, later lived in Tennessee.

The Revolutionary War records of this office have been search and no claim for pension found based upon the service of C. William Hummer or William Hummer. The surname was searched under similar spellings.

You were furnished March 2, 1933, the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Shepherd or Shepard who served with the Virginia troops, and was pensioned while living in Wilson County, Tennessee, pension claim, S. 3894.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section   MHF

June 2, 1926

Mrs. F. M. Pratt
The Plymouth, N. W.
Washington, D. C.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 3894 it appears that Samuel Shepherd or Shepard was born June 3, 1762, place not stated.

While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia he enlisted in January 1778, as a private in Captain Nathaniel Morris' Virginia Company, was later transferred to Captain Kendall's Company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, length of service one year.

He enlisted in May or June 1779 and served three months as a private in Captain Thomas Hiller's Virginia Company.

He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served on month as a private in Captain John Curd's Virginia Company.

He enlisted in December 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain Stokely Toll's Virginia Company.

He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served three

SIDE NOTE: (handwritten) OKd by Miss W
This was Custis & not Augustus, as I omitted the given name. Capt. Nathaniel Morris retired Sept. 14, 1778 & Capt. Custis Kendall was trans to [illegible]/Va on that day. (See Heitman) Capt. N. M. is not recorded as in the /Va.
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[months] as a private in Captain Thomas Bates' Virginia Company.

He enlisted August 1, 1781, served three months as a private, names of officers not stated, was at the Siege of Yorktown and was attached to the forces that guarded the prisoners to Winchester, Virginia, and was there discharged.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 27, 1832 while a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee. It is not stated whether he was ever married.

Soldier had brothers Thomas and William in the Revolution, the latter having died in the service.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.