Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1895, Nathaniel Bassett, Va.
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Va.      Bassett, Nathaniel.      S.1895
carded
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5543
Tennessee East.
Nathaniel Bassett
of Hawkins in the State of Tennessee
who was a private in the Compy commanded by Captain Willis of the - commanded by - in the Militia line for
1 year 6. months
Virginia Service. Records O.K. Dec. 16 '03 C.
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee
at the rate of 60$ Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11. day of Feby. 1833 and sent to
Hon: Ths. D. Arenol H. of R.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832. $90.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March 33 30.00
120.00
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Francis F. Franciosi Clerk,
Book D Vol. 9 Page 96-
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State of Tennessee August 27th 1832
Hawkins County This day personally appeared Nathaniel Bassett before me Willy B. Kyle one of the Acting Justices of the peace for Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee and after being duly Sworn according to law makes the following declaration on oath in order to entitle him to a pension under an Act of Congress passed the 7th day of June 1832.
Declaration
This applicant States that he is at this time Confined to bed by Sickness and is not able to get to court now in Session in the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee and he has to make the following affidavit before a Justice of the peace according to a provision made in such cases
This applicant states that according to the information of his Parents that he was born in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia and according to Written Record Kept by his Father that he was Born on the 12th day of October in the year 1758 and at an early age was moved to the county Charlotte in the State of Virginia where he lived some time, but how long he does not remember and from there he moved to the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia 
This applicant States that some time in early part of the year 1778 he entered the Service of his Country as a drafted Soldier for a term of twelve months and that he mustered in to Servis in the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia under the command of Lieutenant Mayo Covington and was Rendezvoused at Cumberland Court house in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia and from there he was marched under Lieutenant
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Mayo Covington to headquarters at Valley Forge where he was attached to Capt Willis Riddick company of Nansamond County of the State of Virginia and in the fourth Ridgment in General Scotts Brig
This applicant states that after he had been at Vally Forge some time that he was taken sick and the army was ordered to March from there and he remained at Vally Forge until he would recover his health at which time he was marched and Joined the main army at Camp Middle Brook Where he remained until his term of servis expired he then received a discharge for twelve months servis and was discharged by Majr. William Craghan Majr. Commandant of the fourth Virginia Ridgment from there he returned home to the County of Prince Edward int he state of Virginia this, applicant states that after he had been at home some short time he Substituted in Pride Daniels place for a term of Three months from the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia under the command of Capt Richard Gaines and was marched to Portsmouth and remained in that part of the State until his term expired at Which time he received a discharge for a tower of three months and returned home to the County of Prince Edward in the State of Viginia
This applicant States that some time in the year 1781 that he served a tower of three months as a substitute in Thomas Legans place that he went from the county of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia and that Thomas Legan for whome he served was from the county of Amelia in the State of Virginia This applicant dose not remember of being Stationed at any particular place at any time but was marched from the County of Amelia to York Town and was in different parts of the State of Virginia until his time of Servis expired
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at which time he received a discharge for a three months tower and returned home to the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia This applicant states that he moved from the County of Henry in the State of Virginia in the year 1800 To the State of Tennessee and settled in the County of Hawkins in the State of Tennessee and has been residing in said county and State ever since and is a resident of Hawkins County and State of Tennessee at this time, This applicant further states that there is no person in this County by whom he could prove his services as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War he further States that he is not able to say what has become of his discharge mentioned he further states that about thirty four years ago in the county of Henry in the State of Virginia that he had his dwelling house burnt and a quantity of Books and papers burnt in it and it must have been burnt at that time but he cannot say for certain what has become of them, this applicant further says that there is no Clergyman in his neighbourhood who he can prove any thing about his services as a Revolutionary Soldier or that know any thing particular about him he further states that he begs no claim to any pension or annuity except the present and that he is not on the Roll of any State or Agency Sworn to and Subscribed to before me Wiley B. Kyle one of the acting Justices of the peace for Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee this 21st day of August 1832
Nathaniel Bassett
I Willy B. Kyle an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Hawkins do Certify that upon a thorough
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examination of the applicant and investigating of the whole matter that I am satisfyed that Nathaniel Bassett was a Revolutionary Soldier and that the facts set fourth in the above declaration are true
this 27th of August 1832 W. B. Kyle
Justice of the Peace
I Wiley B. Kyle do further certify that the health of the above applicant is Such as is set forth in the above declaration

We Sterling Cocke and John McCraw residing in the Same Neighbourhood with Nathaniel Bassett the above Declarant do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Bassett who has subscribed and Sworn to the above Declaration that we believe him to be Seventy four years of age or thereabouts 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 Sterling Cocke
Sworn to & subscribd. before John. L. McCraw.
me 29th Augt. 1832
John A Rogers JP

State of Tennessee
Hawkins County Be it rememberd. that Sterling Cocke and John L McCraw personally appeared before me John A Rogers an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hawkins and state of Tennessee aforesaid and made oath that the facts set forth in the declaration attached to [illegible] they believe to be was true 29th Augt. 1832 And I do Certify that they are creditable persons and live in the neighbourhood of the applicant Nathaniel Bassett. And I do further Certify that I have been intimately acquainted with the said Nathaniel Bassett for upwards of thirty years. and have always understood and believed he was a soldier of the American revolution and that full faith and credit ought to be given to any declaration made by him - Jn. A. Rogers JP
August 29th 1832-
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State of Tennessee
I Stickley D Mitchell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Hawkins County in the state aforesaid do certify that Willie B Kyle and John A. Rogers whose names are subscribed to the foregoing certificates are acting Justices of the Peace of said County and state duly commissioned and qualified and that their signatures are in their own proper hand writing according to the best of my knowledge and belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of office at office in Rogersville this 29th day of August AD 1832
S D Mitchell Clk
By W B Mitchell D. Clk

to the above Declaration that
Seventy four years of age or thereabouts that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have
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1467.
Nathaniel Bassett
Admitted
private 18 months
$60. per ann
Arlnod
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BRIEF in the case of Nathaniel Bassitt
of Hawkins Co. in the State of Tennessee
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Not in Court, being Confined to his bed by sickness-
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes-

3. How old is he? 74 years

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.
Years, Months, Days. As a Gen. Scott's Brigade
In 1778 1 yr private Capt. Willis, Co. 4th. Rgt.
- 3 mos substitute Capt. Gaines
1781. 3 mos " Capt. Walker
1 yr 6 mos
5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? County of Prince Edward. Va

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
traditionary-

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. Francis F. Franciosi
Examining Clerk.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 21, 1853.

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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the children of Nath'l. Bassett, decd.
a Pensioner on the Roll of Knoxville Agency, at the rate of Sixty Dollars per annum, under the law of the 7" June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4" of March 1831 to the 18 Dec. 1833
Respectfully, yours,
5543 J. M. Brodhead
Comptroller.

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.
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April 3, 1940
BA-J/AWF
Nathaniel Bassett
Mrs. E. C. Fox S. 1895
5211 Reiger Avenue
Dallas, Texas

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Nathaniel Bassett, who served in the Revolution from Virginia, was pensioned while living in Hawkins County, Tennessee.

The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 1895, based upon service of Nathaniel Bassett, in the War of the Revolution.

Nathaniel Bassett was born October 12, 1758, in Cumberland County, Virginia, and at an "early age" moved to Charlotte County, Virginia, and thence to Prince Edward County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.

While residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Nathaniel Bassett enlisted early in 1778, served twelve months as private under Major William Croghan in the Fourth Virginia regiment, part of the time in Captain Willis Riddick's company. He served three months in Captain Richard Gaines' Virginia company, no dates given. He served in 1781, three months in Captain Edward Walker's Virginia company.

He moved from Henry County, Virginia, in 1800 to
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Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Nathaniel Bassett was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, at which time he was living in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He died December 18, 1833, leaving children.

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.

In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:

Nathaniel Bassett
Certificate #5543
Issued February 11, 1833
Rate $60.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
East Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Jan 5th 1833.
D. Sir
I am requested to enquire after the pension claim of Nathaniel Bassett of Hawkins Co. Tennessee.
Respectfully
Jno. D. Arnold.

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Pension Agent
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Sep. 25.
9467.
Tenne
Arnold

Rocky Springs Ten Free
August 30th
Hon. 
Lewis Cass
Secretary at War
Washington City
D. C.
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Rocky Springs 30th Augt 1832

Hon. Lewis Cass Secretary of War - I enclose to you the claim of Nathl Bassett as pensioner of the Revolution
you will please direct the papers to Rocky Springs post office
Granger County East Tennessee
Respectfully yours &c
Geo W. Matlock
Agent for the applicant
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Nov. 23, 1905. Aud. for Int. Dept. 
date of last payment of pension to soldier paid an date of death. A.E.P.
1928 - Feb. 11 - Hist to W. S. Morton AWF
1940 - April 3 - hist to Mrs. E. C. Fox AWF

Rev War 1895
INVALID.
File No. 1895
Nathaniel Bassett.
Priv. Tenn. Mil.
Act: June 7, 1832.
Index:-Vol. A, Page 17
Arrangement of 1870.
Virginia Line. Records corrected Dec. 16, 1905
Arnold
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Jany. 7-
4976

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Pension
Agent

Arnold
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Rec
Charlotte C H Va
July 4, 1927
Dear Sir
I request information respecting to all Records of Nathaniel Bassett
Hawkins Co. Tenn,
when he made Application for Pension 1831 about
Yours truly
W. S. Morton

U. S. PENSION OFFICE. F
JUL 5 1927
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U. S. Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs,-
Will you please give me any information concerning Nathaniel Bassett? He served in the Revolution from Virginia but received his pension in Hawkins Co. Tennessee in the year 1835.
Respectfully
Mrs. E. C. Fox
#5211 Reiger Ave.,
Dallas, Texas

RECEIVED
MAR 7 1940
MAIL SUB-DIV.
Reader No 25
VETS ADM
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AWF
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.

February 11, 1928.

W. S. Morton
Charlotte C. H.
Va.

Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 1895, it appears that Nathaniel Bassett was born October 12, 1758 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
When quite young he moved to Charlotte County, Virginia, and while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1778 and served one year as a private in Captain Willis Riddick's Company, 1780 to 4" Va. under Major William Croghan in the Fourth Virginia Regiment; after this he served three months in Captain Richard Gaines' Virginia Company; and in 1781 served three months in Captain Edward Walker's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, while a resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee. He died December 18, 1833, leaving
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the following children- Hugh A. Bassett and Spencer Bassett.
The name of the soldier's wife is not stated, and and there are no further data as to family.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.