Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1262, Arthur Travis, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE | NUMBER
S.C. | Travis, Arthur | S.1262
Carded
COMMENTS
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Letter to J. Franklin of 2 Camp [illegible] April 1838. -
Letter to J, Franklin [illegible] May 1838
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 April 1838, from 4th Sept 1835 to the 4th Sept 1837. Agent notified 20 May 1838

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13676
Kentucky 13676
Arthur Travis of Livingston in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hardridge of the Regt commanded by Col Lacey in the S.C. Militia [illegible] for 8 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 26 Dollars and 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of May 1838 and sent to [davis?] Princeton Ky.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $53:32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep 13:33
$66:65

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Geo. B. Whiting Clerk, Book E Vol. 1 Page 29.
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Arthur Travis
(Livingston County, Kentucky)
$26:66
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State of Kentucky Livingston County ss:

On this 3rd day of December 1832, before John Smedley, Christopher Haynes and David
W. Patterson Esqrs. Justices of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid now sitting Arther Travis resident of said County and State, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order
to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the
service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated:

In the early part of the year 1780 in the County of Chester, State of South Carolina was drafted in the militia of that state as a private to stand a tour through the Summer of that year, against the Brittish and Tories.  In this service I belonged to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lacey and in the company commanded by Capt. Mc[illegible] and by Captain Hardridge. Shortly after rendezvousing, we joined General Sumpter, and remained under his command during the whole service, and the principal part of which
time I was a spy, selected out of my company. In this capacity I endured many hardships
and dangers, as the country at that time was overrun with Tories and small Brittish  establishments and the enemy had established many posts in the County. After the [illegible]
to Charleston which happened in May of the same year, it was impossible for us to take a stand, and we had constantly to shift one quarters. The Whigs were generally in small company under various officers doing what was in their power, but they were not able to effect much, until the arrival of Genl Green with an army from the North. During this time (the summer of 1780) Genl Sumpter Collected all the troops in his power and took a stand at Ramsour's Mill in North Carolina; from whence after [illegible] he returned to South Carolina. The news of the approach of some regular troops, and of the coming of Genl Gates to the south encouraged many whigs to join the army, and Sumpters army increased after reaching that state. In August (I think) Sumpter lay on the West side of the water, where some of the South Carolina militia joned him, and in the same month not far from Camden, we captured an escort of clothing, amunition &c for the Garrison at Camden, and took a good many prisoners. After the battle of Camden, and the defeat of Gates, Genl Sumpter immediately retreated up the South side of the Water with his prisoners, but after marching with all the speed in diligence in his power
we were over taken at the Catawba for and defeated by Tarlton, who came upon us
by surprise, and who killed a good many of our men After this disaster, many of the
South Carolina troops returned home, but some remained, and re-assembled, and amongst the latter was myself, and the most of my company, and still remained under Sumpter who still remained in the field, and we were constantly engaged in restraining foraging parties from Camden and other places. We lay incamped on Broad river where we had has conflict with a Brittish detachment, in which they were repulsed, with the loss of their commanding officer and several men. After this action we crossed Broad river and 
in and formed a junction with Col. Clark and a Col Brannon, and marched towards Ninety-six; but hearing of the approach of a Brittish reinforcement he changed his place, and retreated as fast as possible to the Tyger river; but before crossing it Tarlton came up, and commenced the attack, but was repulsed with
considerable loss. Our loss was but few. Shortly after this (I think in January 1781) I was taken a prisoner by the tories, and carried to the Brittish army under
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Cornwallis, and detained a short time, when I was released and immediately entered my
old company. The battle of Rocky Mount was fought in the year 1780 in which I aged under [illegible], but which Comitted to mention before. This was a Brittish fortification and Sumpter endeavored to storm it but failed after two attacks and some loss. Our forces we divided into three divisions led by Colonel Neal Braman & Brattan, and the attack was made for three points at the same time. Colonel Neal division (in which I was that day) advanced through and old field and was much exposed. Col Neal was killed in the attack on this place. After my release from the Brittish I was now and then engaged against the Tories, during the year 1787- indeed I was almost constantly [illegible] hat year, but not being always in service I cannot now speak of the
precise length of time, nor say how many times I was [illegible], nor how long each
time. These things must therefore pass for nothing. But from the time I first entered the service in the early part of 1780 to my release from imprisonment which was about first February 1781 I was in constant service as much as eight months at least. How long I remained in the same service, after being released, and after rejoining my old company I do not now remember, but it was not ling
I therefore claim for eight months only, and for this much know I am entitled. After the War, I enlisted under Captain Harman Davis to go to a Campaign under Genl Wayne and was detained over five months in Charleston on account this service and was there discharged, which I sold to a Jew for a few goods. I declare that know of no person now living with whom served, who can prove my service, but I have a brother with whom I was raised an  he knows of my serving as a soldier in the revolution. I have no documentary evidence, that will permit, having received no written discharge for my service under Sumpter. There is one Josiah Hill with whom I served who moved to
Alabama Several years ago, and have since heard he is dead-- if he was living I could prove all I have stated. I hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State whatever. And the Court propounded the following questions to the said Travis directed by the War De. artment to which he made the
[illegible] answers. Question by the court 1 Where and in what year were you
bon? Answer. I was born in the County of Rowan State of South Carolina, on the
20th day of June 1764. Section 2. Have you any record of your age, and if so what is it? Answer. I have the family record in a family Bible at home Question 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live? Answer: I was living in
the County of Chester State of South Carolina when entered the service; and I remained
there until the year 1799 when I moved to this Country where have lived ever since
Question 4. How were you called into service; were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer: I was drafted. Question 5 State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where served such Continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Answer: I served altogether with militia, under Sumpter, and I did not personally know
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any regular officers. As to militia regiments I know of Colo. Brannon, Bolland Neals, and Lays, and same North Carolina rights, but the officers names I do not now remember. Section 6. Did you ever receive a discharge, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? Answer. I received no discharge from the service under Sumpter, as his troops were partly well disposed before I was released as a prisoner, and my captain gave no discharges that I know of Question 7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who could testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. Answer: William Hughes James
Wheeler William Stewart Esqr. Wm Clark, James Cree Esq. Col. Joseph Hughes, and
many others are known to me, and named testify as to my character.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Ath"r Travis

And on the same day John Travis, resident of the same County, came personally into Court
and being duly sworn, deposed on oath, that he is the brother of the above named Arthur
Travis whom he has known from his earliest recollection. That he (the said John) was
born on the 3d day of November 1773- that the said Arthur did enter the service in the County of Chester South Carolina, and was afterwards taken a prisoner, as he has
stated in his declaration. That the said John, well remembers when his brother returned from the War. That he himself was too young to engage in the War, one he distinctly remembers that his brother Arther did serve in it as stated
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. John Travis

Mr John Travis a clergyman residing in the County of Livingston and State of Kentucky
and William Clark, James Wheeler and Wm Hughes residing in the same County hereby
certify that we are well acquainted with Arthur Travis, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which the
resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion.

Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Travis
Wm Clark
James Wheeler
F Wm Hughes

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them, that John Travis, the witness sworn, and whose name is subscribed to the first preceding certificate is a credible person and his statement is entitled to credit. And the Court further certifies that it appears to the John Travis who has sworn to and subscribed the last preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the said County of Livingston, and that Wm Clark John Wheeler and Wm Hughes who have also to and subscribed the same and residents of the same County and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.

D W. Patterson [the word seal is circled]
[illegible] [circled: JP]
(Illegible]
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I Jesse Patterson Clerk protem of the County Court of Livingston aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Arthur Travis for a pension

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office, the 3rd day of December 1832 41st year of the Commonwealth.
Jesse Patterson clk protem
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June 27, 1940

BA-J/AWF
William Clark - W.8610
Arthur Travis-S. 1262

Mr. R. F. Wheeler
Cor. W. Belleville & Court Streets
Marion, Kentucky

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request the Revolutionary War records of William Clark, whose widow, Rosa, drew a pension while a resident of Livingston County, Kentucky, and of Arthur Travis who served from South Carolina, and later lived in Livingston County, Kentucky.

William Clark-W.8610

The data which follow in regard to William Clark were obtained from claims for pension and bounty land on file under W. 3610, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

William Clark was born about 1757 in County
Downe, Ireland, came to America in 1773, and settled in Camden District, South Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.

While residing in Camden District, South Carolina, William Clark served with the South Carolina troops as follows:
From sometime in 1775, two months as private in Captain Andrew Love's company in Colonel Thomas Neel's regiment, was in the Snow Campaign, and in the battle of
Cane Brake; from sometime in June, 1776 or 1777, four months as private in Captain Francis Ross' company,

see his letter in pension claim William Clark
W. 8610
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Colonel Thomas Neel's regiment, and was in an engagement with the Indians at "Black Hole" in 1779, six weeks in Captain Ross' company in Colonel Neel's regiment, and
was in the battle of Brier Creek; he was appointed lieutenant and served from sometime in July, 1780, six weeks in Captain Miller's company, under Colonels Watson
Andrew Neel and Hawthorne, and was in the battle of Rocky Mount and battle of Hanging Rock, also battle of Fish Dam Ford; he served in 1781, two months as lieutenant in
Captain John Peters' company in Colonel William Bratton's regiment, and was in the siege and battle of Friday's Fort.

William Clark was allowed pension on his 
application executed December 3, 1832, then a resident of Livingston (later Crittenden) County, Kentucky, where he had moved in 1805. He died April 16, 1834, in
Crittenden County, Kentucky.

William Clark married November 20, 1792, or
December 16, 1792, or early in 1793 (all these dates are shown) in York County, South Carolina, Rosa Cunningham. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents were not stated. The widow, Rosa Clark, was allowed pension on her application executed February 6, 1847, then a resident of Crittenden County, Kentucky, aged seventy-nine years.

They reared a large family of children. James,
their eldest child, was born August 15, 1793; their second child (name not designated) was born August 20,, 1795.

One William Clark was Justice of the Peace in
1855, in Crittenden County, Kentucky; relationship to the family not stated.

The widow, Rosa Clark, was allowed, also, one
hundred sixty acres of bounty land on her application
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executed September 15, 1855, then living in Crittenden County, Kentucky.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of
this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Rosa Clark, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:

Rosa Clark, widow of William Clark
Certificate #5766
Issued September 25, 1851
Rate $65.33 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1848
Act of February 2, 1848
Kentucky Agency.

If you desire information in regard to location
of the bounty land referred to herein, it is suggested that you apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data:

Warrant #36506 - 160 acres- Act of 1855.

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Arthur Travis-S. 1262

The data furnished herein relative to Arthur
Travis were obtained from claim for pension, S.1262, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Arthur Travis was born June 20, 1764, in Rowan
County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.

While residing in Chester County, South Carolina,
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Arthur Travis enlisted early in 1780, served as a
private and spy at various times, in the South Carolina troops, under Captains McGrief and Hardridge, and Colonel Lacey; he was in the battle of Bamsour's Will under General Sumter in the battles of Rocky Mount, Camden, Catawba Ford, and in an engagement on Broad River, was taken prisoner by the Tories,
early in January, 1781, held a short time and released, joined his "old company", and only served a short time; length of entire service eight months.

After the close of the Revolution, Arthur Travis
served about five months in Captain Harman Davis' company, in a campaign under General Wayne, definite dates of this service not given.

He continued to live in Chester County, South Carolina, until 1799, then moved to Livingston County, Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application
executed September 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Livingston County, Kentucky.

John Travis, brother of the soldier, Arthur Travis ,was born November 3, 1773, and in 1832, was a clergyman living in Livingston County, Kentucky.

The papers on file in this claim contain no
reference to wife and children.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of
this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of Arthur Travis, you should use the same address as given herein in regard to Rosa Clark, widow of William Clark, and furnish the following
data:

Arthur Travis, certificate #13676, issued May 31, 1833
Rate $26.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831,
Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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free free

[Stamped, round: LEXINGTON APR 13 KY.]

J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Apl 20
W Evanny

[Faint, illegible handwriting]
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Lexington Ky 13 April 1838

D Sir

The papers of Arthur Travis were before the agent last year & proved defection-- will you
please order the payment-

very respectfully
[illegible]
Joseph Ficklin
---
Also the case of Danl Ford who who has lately been transfered to this state is also entered for your order to pay for the last 2 years
[illegible
Joseph Ficklin
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Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 25. 1838

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Arthur Travis a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of twenty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of September 1835
to the 4th September 1837

Respectfully, yours

Albion K. Parris
Comptroller

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
Present.
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INVALID
File No. 1262 Arthur Travis 
Pri. S. C. Mil.
Act June 7, 1832.
Index:-Vol. A, Page 378
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Rev War
1940 June 27 hist to R. F. Wheeler see his letter in Wm Clark W.8610 [illegible]