Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 32301, Thomas Hambleton, N.C.
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SERVICE N.6
Born in N.J.
Hambleton, Thomas or Hambilton or Hamilton
NUMBER S32301
CONTENTS
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13723
[faded lettering "Illinois"]
West Tennessee
Thomas Hambleton of Sumner Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company command by Captain Fanbush of the regiment command by Colonel Posley in the North Carolina line for 13 months and 15 days
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 45 Dollars ___Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of June 1833 and sent to DM Saunders Gallatine 
Arrears to the 4th of March 
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept
90__
22.50
$112.50
Died February 14 1841
See agency book
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorder by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book E Volume 7 Page 82
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[illegible] Nov. 24 '36
Transfer to Illinois from 4 Sept '36 - Dec 19 1836
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State of Tennessee Sumner County
August term of the county court for said county 1832
On this the 15th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before the justices of said court for the county of sumner now sitting Thomas Hambleton a resident of said county of Sumner and state of Tennessee aged [blotted out] the 24th day of December 1832 who being first duly sworn according 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 was born in the state of Newjersey [illegible] county in the year 1762 - That …that he has no record of his age it was
destroyed while travelling to this county.
that he removed from the state of Pennsylvania to the county 
of Guilford in the State of North Carolina when yet quite an infant by his parents
and remained in that county until some time
in the month of August 1780 when he became subject 
to military duty. he was placed on the muster roll and
was attached to the company commanded by Captain
Arthur Fanbush- the company commanded by
Captain Fambush at the requirement of the government
volunteered to perform a tour of duty
the time of three months. they rendezvoused and
were mustered into the service under
Colonel John Parsly at Guilford Court House in the State of North Carolina, and then marched to the south and joined General 
Davidsons army at a place called the
Blackjack Camps; from that undetached off
on duty and marched from place to place for
some months as a scouraging party
until they were
reunited to the army in South Carolina-at this time the company to which he was attached
was commanded by Captain James Wilson
A call having having been made for volunteers applicant in company with William Gamble
Hugh McCrory and others to reinforce Colonel Davys
troop of horse, and marched to Colonel Davy’s camp on the Catanglaly River from
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where they marched back to head quarters of New Providence where he was regularly discharged from the army -
On his return to his residence in North Carolina he volunteered and joined Captain Daniel Galaspies company of mounted dragoons-
during this service he acted as a spy and pilot in different places through the counties of Guilford and Orange until the 14th day of March 1787 when captainJohn Pasley with his command marched to the place where the Battle of Guilford was fought - on that day he was to guard and ordered to that post by General Gwin himself in person - after the battle of Guilford, captain Galaspies company by the command of Colonel Pasley reconnoitered through the counties of Chatham, Randolph Chatham etc. in order to suppress the spirit of disaffection that prevailed in those counties and in pursuit of Colonel Harmon one of the most troublesome officer belonging to the enemy until the fall of the year 1781, when he was ordered out under General Rutherford and rendezvoused near Cross-creek from whence they marched in the direction of Willmington and intercepted the enemy at the Ross Swamp and forced them to retreat into Willmington. From there he returned to his place of his residence in the County of Guilford and stood in readiness until the next call which was made in March 1782. He then volunteered under Colonel Edward Gwin to take a [illegible] after Colonel Harmon and drove him from the county-He acted as a spy under Colonel William Washington and entered the service of the thirteen colonies.
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in August 1780 and remained with little or interruption from that time until the year 1788. General Morgan, Colonel Harry Lee, Colonel  Billy Washington, General Billy Smallwood, and divers regular officers in the Revolution. He received a discharge from Captain Arthur Forbus for the first time of service which has been lost or mislaid. He states that the names of Peter Catron Esquire, Thomas Klendenning who can testify as to his character for veracity, and thus belief of his services of the Revolution. He Hereby relinquishes every claim  whatever  to a pension or annuity, and declares that his name is not on the roll of the agency of any state.  
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. In open Court Thomas his+mark Hambilton List A.H. Douglass Clerk.
The Peter Ketron and Thomas B Clendenning writing in the county of Sumner and State of Tennessee hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Hambilton who has subscribed and sworn to the afore declaration; That we believe him to be 71 years of age; That he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid- in open court
Thomas Hambilton-his mark
Attest A.H. Douglas Clerk
We Peter Kitring and Thomas .B. Clendenning. residing in he county of Sumner and State of Tennessee duly certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Hambilton who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 71 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion-
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Peter Kitring
J.B. Clendenning
Sworn to in open court August 15th 1832
Test. A.H. Douglas Clerk
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and the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the math, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served on the states. And the court further certifys, that it appears to them that Peter Kitring [illegible] and Thomas B Clendenning who here signed the preceding certificate are residents in the county of Sumner, that they are creditable persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
N^o 5560, WM Edwards Thos Anderson John L Swaney 
AH Douglass Clerk of the court of Sumner County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Thomas Hambilton for a pension. 
In testimony whereof I have here unto let my hand and [illegible] office this 15th day of August AD 1832 and 54th year of American Independence
A.H. Douglass Clerk
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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER
County of Gallatin
On this 8th day of August 1886, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Gallatin, Illinois personally appeared Thomas Hamilton who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Artur Forbus and subsequently in the Company of Daniel Gillispy Samuel Wright in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Paceley in the service of the united States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory) of Illinois Co of Gallatin where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Tennessee to the State of Illinois. Is wishing to see his sons settled on lands of their own- 
Thomas his+mark Hamilton 
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. 
Tyler D. Hewitt [inital to the side]
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrates, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
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State of Illinois
Gallatin County Sct
This day personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for said County William Hamilton for whom I do hereby certify that he is a man of truth and veracity and duly sworn on his oath says that the affidavit within written is signed by the identical Thomas Hamilton who was enrolled on the pension list of the State of Tennessee 
June 17th A.D. 1833 
Sworn to and subscribed before in this 8th August 1835 T.D. Hewittt [initials] 
William his+mark Hamilton
State of Illinois
Gallatin County sct 
I Leonard White clerk of the County commissioners Court in and for void County do hereby certify that Tyler D Hewit whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is and was a justice of the peace in and for said County at the time of taking said affidavit duly commissioned and qualified as such and that his signature is genuine, and due faith and credit is of right due to his official act. 
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Equality this 8th day of August AD 1836
Leonard White
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Thomas Hambleton
Tennessee 
No6650
from 1780 pivot
13 1/2 months
$45
5.11.12
P. 288
9 March
D.M. Saunders 
Gallatine-
Ten.
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BRIEF in the case of Thomas Hambleton of Sumner County in the State of Tennessee (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court [handwritten]
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 71 Years [handwritten]
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.
August in 1780 Volunteer.  3 months. As a Private. Gen. Davidson Col Posley.
1781. Not Stated. ". Capt Fanbush Genl [illegible] Capt Galasspie
1782. Not Stated. ". [illegible] Dragoons Col Edward Gwin.
1780. Severed with little [illegible] 1782.
5. In what battles was he engaged? Guildford [handwritten]
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Guildford County [handwritten; illegible]
7. In his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary [handwritten]
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective in regard to period of service [handwritten]
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.
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Mrs. J. T. Bratton, 
518 Tucker St. 
Dyersburg, TENN.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32301, it appears that Thomas Hambleton (whose name was also spelled Hamilton and Hambilton) was born in Essex or Sussex County, New Jersey, December 24, 1762, and while living in Guilford County, North Carolina, enlisted in August 1780 and served 3 months in Captain Arthur Forbus' Company under Colonel John Paisley. He served 3 months (dates not stated) in Captain James Wilson's Company under Colonel Davie. He served from December 1, 1780, for 5 months in captain David Gillaspie's Company under Colonel Paisley. He served from March 1782 for 2 months under Colonels Edward Gwin and William Washington and after this for 10 or 20 days under Lieutenant George Parkes. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1832, while a resident of Sumner County, Tennessee.
In 1836 he resided in Gallatin County, Illinois, where
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he had moved to be with his sons, names not stated. He died February 14, 1841, place not stated.
The name of the soldier's wife is not on record.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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[illegible]
[Stamp with the words "Gallatin Ten. Mar 26"]
24408 Returned Case
J. L Edwards 
Pension Agency
Washington City
District of Columbia 
[stamp of the word "FREE"]
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February 5, 1917.
Hon. T. S. Williams,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Williams:
In reply to your letter of the second instant, requesting the records of services and places of burial of John Emmet, Thomas Hamilton, Joseph Mings and John Thadowen, Revolutionary War soldiers who lived in Gallatin Co. Ills. I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8692, it appears that John Emmitt was born in Cecil Co. Md. Oct. 22, 1759, enlisted in that county in July 1776 and served five months under Capt. Walter Alexander and Col. Richardson. He also served during 1777 for six weeks, part of the time under Col. Patterson, no other officers named. In 1839 he was living near Shawneetown, Ills. He died in Licking Co, Ohio in 1849. The exact date of death and place of burial are not stated.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 3148, it appears that Joseph Minzes (whose name was also spelled Mines Mings and Minzs) was born Apr 9., 1755, enlisted at Salisbury, IN the [illegible] summer of 1781 and served 18 months in Capt. Yarbrough's Co. 3^N N. C. Regt. In 1834 he was living in Franklin Co. Ills. near Gallatin Co. He died Apr 14, 1849. The places of his birth, death and burial are not stated.
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Dyersburg Tenn
Nov 20th, 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Have you any record of Thomas Hamilton, living during the Revolutionary War in Guilford County, North Carolina, as pensioner of that war? In 1788 he removed to Sumner Co., Tennessee; in 1809 or '10 he moved to Humphreys Co., Tenn.; and in 1822 to Carroll Co, Tenn. Please see if pension was paid to him at any of these places. 
Have you any record of pension paid George Parks (Park), living in Guilford Co. North Carolina during the Revolution. He removed in 1796 to Sumner CO tenn. I would like entire record of these pensions if found, and oblige. 
Yours Truly, 
Mrs J. T. Bratton, 
518 Tucker St.
Dyersburg, Tenn
[stamp stating "PENSION L NOV. 24 1924 OFFICE U.S.]
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T. S. WILLIAMS 24TH DIST. ILLINOIS
Thos Hambleton S32301
House of Representatives U.S. 
Washington, D.C.
February 2nd, 1917
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:-
Will you please furnish me with the record of the service of the following Revolutionary Soldiers, together with their place of burial in so far as you can, all of whom drew pensions in Gallatin County, Illinois: 
W8692 John ["Emmet" crossed out] Emmitt
S32301 Thos. ["Hamilton" crossed out] Hambleton
Joseph ["Mings" crossed out] Minzes W 2148
John Thadowen none. See neg slips and last part of Bureau letter attached.
Very truly yours,
T. S. Williams 
These names are found under the incorrect spellings on list of residents of Gallatin Co. Ills. 1840 - Census of Pensioners. p. 187
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32301
[illegible] INVALID
File No. 32301
Thomas Hambleton
[illegible] Rev [illegible]
Act: June 7th 32
Index: -- Vol. 2, Page 174
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1917 Feb. 5. - Heist to Hon. T. S. Williams. 
1924 Dec 9 - " " Mrs. J. T. Bratton
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Union Bank of Tennessee 
Nashville 5th. December 1836
J. L. Edwards Esq. 
Dear Sir
Your returned favor of the of the 24th . [illegible] requesting the time to which Thomas Hambleton private during the Revolutionary War, was last paid, An [illegible] to the Rolls in the office I find that Thomas Hambleton a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832 a private at the rate of Forty five dollars per annum was paid at this Officer up to the 4th. September 1836 and on this day noted on the rolls transferred to the Illinois Agency agreeably to your [illegible]. I have the honor to be Respectfully Sir
[illegible]
John M Bass [illegible]
By S. Cantrell
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Thomas Hamilton
Ten to Illinois 
Col McLeonard 
[illegible]
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[illegible]
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington City
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Carmi Ill
9th Nov
[illegible]
James L Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Carmi Ill 
Pension Agents office
7th Nov 1836
Sir 
Enclosed is the application of Thomas Hamilton to be transferred to this agency- he lives in the adjoining County and came to see me in August last to get me to aid him in obtaining the transfer and brought with him the endorsed paper - he informed me that he was going to Tennessee, and I advised him to draw his pension in Tennessee up to 4 Sept last
I laid the paper away and have neglected to send it until now - you can send his transfer to me and I will give him notice of it 
very Respectfully
David Hay
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of pensions
Washington City
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[Handwritten note to the side stating: "The rest of this letter is attached to the negative slip of John Thadowen"]
From the papers in the Revolutionary pension claim S. 32301, it appears that Thomas Hambleton (whose name was also spelled Hamilton and Hambilton) was born in Essex or Sussex Co. N. J. Dec 24, 1763 and while living in Guilford Co, N. C. enlisted in Aug. 1780 and served 3 months in Capt. Arthur Forbus' Co. under Col John Paisley. He served 3 months 9 dates not dtated0 in Capt. James Wilson's Co. under Col. Davie. He served from Dec. 1, 1780 for 5 months in Capt. David Gillaspie's Co. under Col. Paisley. He served from March 1782 for 2 months under Colonels Edward Gwin and William Washington and after this for 10 or 20 days under Lieut. George Parkes. 
He resided in Gallatin Co. Ills. in 1836. He died Feb. 14, 1841, places of death and burial not stated.
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State of Tennessee Sumner County
I, [Illegible] [illegible] of the circuit Court for said County of Sumner 1833.
The amended Declaration of Thomas Hamilton to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 - He states that he served a tour of duty for the term of three months under Captain Arthur Fanbush. He served also a 2nd term of duty of three months [illegible] of [illegible] term he was under the command of Captain James Wilson and the remainder he was with Colonel Davis on the Catangly River- He entered on his third tour of duty on the first of December 1780 as a volunteer under Captain David Galaspie, and continued in actual service from that time until the 1st of November [May is written but crossed out] 1781 adding five months. He also volunteered under Col Edward Gwin and served with him for two months - After he left Colonel  Gwin he again entered the service under Lieutenant George Parkes which did not last more than 10 or 20 days - He claims a pension for actual service in the war of the revolution for the term of twenty months and 10 or 20 days - say 15 -
Applicant also states that there is no clergyman or resident in his
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neighborhood, where
he resides, who can make the certificate required by the Department attestations and [illegible] person who was intimately acquainted with applicant having died so that he
has it not in his power to procure 
the clergyman an affidavit
Sworn to in open court 25th March, 1833.
his
J.W. Baldridge Clerk
Thomas Hamilton his mark
State of Tennessee
Luman County Sct:
I, Josiah W Baldridge Clerk of
the circuit court for the County of Luman
duly certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court in
the matter of the amended
application of Thomas Hamilton for a pension
In testimony whereof I
have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my
seal of office this 26th
day of March 1833, and 57th year of American
Independence
J. W. Baldridge Clerk of said Court
to the case of [illegible [illegible]
Gallatin Lumpis