Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39112, Thomas Vernon, Va.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[3-1776]

SERVICE
Va.

Vernon, Thomas

NUMBER
S39112

CONTENTS
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[left side] Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6th April 1838 from 4th May 1837 to 4 March 1838. Agt [Agent] Notified 30 April 1839. 
Paid as above from 4 March 1838 to 4th March 1839. [Agent] Notified 24 Jany [January] 1840
Paid as above from 4 March 1839 to 4 March 1840. Agent notified 16 March 1840. 
Date of death not on AB
Omit -

[right side] 20.372 
East Tennessee 
Thomas Vernon 
of Bledsoe Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Michaux of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lewis in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from - 1776 to December 1779 

Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 16 day of Dec. 1831 

Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of December, 1831 and sent to Hon. J Standefer House of Reps.

Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $21.15 
Semi-anl. all'ce [annual allowance] ending 
$21.15

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Acts March 18, 1818,} 
{and May 1, 1820.}

Rec. Book D Vol: 9 fol: 115
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State of Tennessee} 
Bledsoe County} October Term 1821 
In the Circuit Court of said County on this 4th day of October 1821 personally appeared in open Court Thomas Vernon a resident of said County and State aged about seventy-seven years, who having been duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the first of May 1820. 
That he enlisted as a private soldier in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war under Captain Joseph Michaux and Colonel Charles Lewis in the 14th Virginia Regiment on the 6th day of December as well as he recollects in the year 1776, from which company and Regiment he was transferred to a reduction of the Army by expiration of the terms of service of the man, to Captain Nathan Reid's Company in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Davis then called the tenth Regiment, that during his service he was at the Battle of Brandywine [September 11, 1777], but not in the Battle, on account of sickness: his situation was the same at the battle of Germantown [October 4, 1777]. 
He was in the battle of Monmouth [June 28, 1778], and in Fleming's Regiment at the Storming of Stony Point [July 16, 1779], and was discharged at the end of his term of service five miles west of Morristown in New Jersey, at the encampment there on the 6th of December 1779 as well as he now recollects.
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He would have applied sooner, but his children with whom he has lived for upwards of twelve years have heretofore dissuaded him from doing so, until his infirmities have so increased as to render the assistance of his Country necessary to him. And in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1st of May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the County of Bledsoe in the state aforesaid in the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent as to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. 
I have no real estate, am by occupation, a farmer, but have for the last twelve years been living with my children aforesaid, having no family remaining. 
[Signed] Thomas Vernon 

Schedule 
one horse 7 years old worth -- $50.00 
one bed and furniture ---- 15.00 
The annual higher of one Negro woman 
given him by his children --- 20.00 
[Signed] Thomas Vernon
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December 10, 1934 
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 
Thomas Vernon - S.39112 
BA - J/AWF

Miss Georgie W. Ivy 
226 Montrose Avenue 
Morristown, Tennessee 

Dear Madam: 

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Vernon of Virginia and Tennessee. 
The record of Thomas Vernon which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.39112, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution. 
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given. 
Thomas Vernen enlisted, place not shown, December 1778, served as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, was transferred to Captain Nathan Reid's company, Colonel William Davies' Tenth Virginia Regiment; he was at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, but not actively engaged in either battle, on account of sickness, was in the battle of Monmouth, and at the storming of Stony Point in Colonel Fleury's regiment, and was discharged December 6, 1779. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, at which time he was aged about seventy-seven years and a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. He stated that he was residing with his children, with whom he had lived about twelve years; he did not give the names of his children, nor is the name of his wife stated. 
Harrison Vernon testified in the case in 1831 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee; his relationship to the soldier is not shown. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pen-
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[pen]sion, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly the date death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data;
Thomas Vernon
Certificate #20372
Issued December 16, 1831
Rate $8.00 per month
To commence December 16, 1831
Act of March 18, 1818
East Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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21.968 
Copy 
Thos Vernon 
Declaration 

pen: to com: Dec. 16. 1831 
East Tenn. roll 

Hon. J. Standefer H.R. 
Dec. 9. 1831
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I know the above declarant and state the above schedule to be true, except the horse which I think to be worth 75 dollars
[Signed] Harrison Vernon 

And the Court here being satisfied that the above declarants property does not exceed in value the sum of eighty five dollars. It is therefore ordered that the clerk of this Court issued to the declarant a copy of this record duly certified -

State of Tennessee}
Bledsoe County} 
I Samuel L Story Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County do hereby certify the foregoing transcript is truly copied the records on file in my office 
{L.S.} In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (having no seal of office) at office in Pikeville the 12th day of Nov. 1821. 
Samuel L. Story Clk [Clerk]
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I certify that I am intimately [Illegible] with the signature of Samuel L Story Clerk of Bledsoe County annexed to the within declaration; that the same is his proper signature, & that he was at the time of his attestation acting Clerk of Bledsoe County that being the County of my residence. I also personally know the within applicant, Thomas Vernon, & have known him since the year 1806, and State from my own knowledge that he is dependent upon his children for support as stated by him & has always since my acquaintance with him been destitute in a great measure of property.
James Standifer
Representative of 3rd Congress district
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[right side] 1901 Hist. to [Mrs. Dora Vernon] Brooks Jackson Tenn.
1930 - June 21 – Hist. to Lila M. Riley awf
1931 – Sept.  28 – Hist. to Marguerite C Cutter awf
1934 – Dec. 10 hist. to George W. Ivy awf
1939 – Aug. 16 – hist. to Mrs. B K Scott see list letter re Richard Vernon S.38451

[center] 39112 
Revy INVALID.
File No. 89112 
Thomas Vernon 
Priv. Rev. War 
Act: 18 March 18" [1818]
Index: -- Vol. 3, Page 524 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

[right side] Sept 21 Mrs. Dora Vern 
1909 Dec 28. Hist to Mrs. John J. Humphrey 
1912 - Mch. [March] 16. To Mrs. Emma V. Robertson ¢ 
1927 - May 17-Hist to Mrs. Richard Minetree awz
1928 - Dec. 14. Hist. to Mrs. Nannie E. Walker awz 
1929 Dec. 6 hist to Mrs. J. E. Balmer Letter of inquiry in claim of John Cantwell R.1668 MCB
1930 - Feb. 28 - Hist to Mrs. J. L. Brewer MMHF
1930 Mar. 24 Photos mailed to Miles M. Elder & Findley ntfd. [notified] A.D.Y.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller’s Office,
January 16th, 1841.

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,” Thomas Vernon, -- a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars [crossed out - and Cents] per [crossed out – annum] month, under the law of the 18th March 1818, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of March 1839, to the 4th March 1841.

Respectfully, yours,

Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller’s Office,
Dec. 26th, 1839.

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,” Thomas Vernon, -- a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars [crossed out - and Cents] per [crossed out – annum] month, under the law of the 18th March 1818, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of March 1838, to the 4th March 1839.

Respectfully, yours,

Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller’s Office,
April 27th, 1839.

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,” Thomas Vernon, -- a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars [crossed out - and Cents] per [crossed out – annum] month, under the law of the 18th March 1818, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of March 1837, to the 4th March 1838.

Respectfully, yours,

Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Rev Env

Pension Bureau Dept
Can you give me any information about one Thomas Edward Vernon of East Tenn [Tennessee] who fought in the Revolutionary War and Richard Vernon of Madison Co Va. who also fought in the same war- 
Thanking you
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for your trouble 
Very truly 
Mrs. John A Humphrey 
1.000 Center Ave 
Brownwood Texas 

[circular stamp] PENSION B. DEC 13 1909 U. S. OFFICE
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904 Cynthia Street 
Poplar Bluff, Missouri 
Mar. 13, 1927 

The Pension Bureau 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir: 
I shall be very grateful if you can give me any data in regard to the services of a Thomas Vernon (from near Sweetwater, Tennessee) in the Revolutionary War. I also desire information in regard to the services of another Thomas Vernon (a son of the farmer) who served in the War of 1812. He, too, was from Tennessee. 
It is very important that I find out about the services of these two men. 
Yours truly, Mrs. Richard Minetree
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[circular stamp] PENSION R. MAR 15 1927 U. S. OFFICE

Rev.
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Kosse, Texas 
Mar. 9, 1912. 

Pension Bureau 
Washington D. C. 

It is my desire to become a member of the D. A. R. Chapter. I know that I am entitled to membership, as I have a sister who is a member. My great grand-father Thomas Vernon, fought in the Revolutionary War three years under Anthony Wayne, as his Division Commander
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my grand-father, was in the battle of “Stony Point” and other battles. He was 77 years of age when he applied for a pension. 
I am anxious to join a near-by Chapter at once, so please send me the necessary credentials entitling me to membership and oblige, 
Yours respectfully, 
Mrs. Emma Vernon Robertson

[faint circular stamp]
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[letterhead] OFFICE OF West Jackson City School. J. L. BROOKS, Principal. 
203 Cedar St., Jackson Tenn. Sep 6, 1901 

[stamped] SEP 10 1901

Hon H Clay Evans, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir, 
I desire to join the “Daughters of the Revolution,” and it is necessary to have the record of my great-grand-father Thomas Vernon who served in the Revolutionary War.” 
He lived in Va. and belonged to Gen. Anthony Waynes army. After the war he moved to East Tennessee and settled in Bledsoe County near Pikeville. 
He drew a pension up till his death about 1840 or 1841. 
If you will kindly furnish
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[letterhead] OFFICE OF West Jackson City School. J. L. BROOKS, Principal. 

2

Jackson Tenn [Tennessee] ….. 190 

me his record as a soldier in the American Revolutionary Army, I shall appreciate the favor. 
I am anxious to hear from you at your earliest convenience. 
Sincerely, 
Mrs. Dora Vernon Brooks.
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[Letterhead] Polk County High School ON ACCREDITED LIST SOUTHERN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION 
OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL 

BENTON, TENN. 
February 22, 1930 

Pension Bureau 
Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:- 
Sometime ago I asked you for the Revolutionary pension record or Thomas Vernon & Richard Vernon I have not had your reply and am very anxious to have these records by March third. – 
I am especially interested in knowing whether or not your records show that a pension was paid to Betty or Elizabeth Vernon from any Revolutionary soldier. 
Thanking you so much for this information & hoping that I may have same by March Third. I am 
Sincerely yours 
Mrs. J. L. Brewer
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[Letterhead] [Polk County] High School [ON ACCREDITED LIST] SOUTHERN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION 
OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL 

BENTON, TENN. 
January 31, 1930

Pension Dept 
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sirs: 
Will you please send me Pension records of Richard Vernon & Thomas Vernon, both of whom have Revolutionary records. 
I am interested in having dates of birth, death, & dates of Marriage these men - also name of wife – 
Thanking you so much if you will let me have these at your earliest convenience. 
Sincerely yours 
Mrs. J. L. Brewer

[stamped twice] REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS SECTION FEB 3 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.  1-681  PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 41018
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.  March 17, 1930.
Please furnish work specified below. 
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033 
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.) 
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 5 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Thomas Vernon, Virginia Troops, S.39112.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? ---- ----- days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch days 5033 Room No. 541 Phone No. 
Approved: 
A D Wilkinson                  Margaret M. H. Finch
Chief Clerk of Bureau.     Chief of Division.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. 
MMHF

March 17, 1930

Miles M. Elder 
1251 Capuchino Avenue, 
Burlingame, California. 

Dear Sir: 

I advise you that photostatic copies of papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.39112 of Thomas Vernon have been mailed to you on above date. 
In the claim of Robert Elder (S. 12865) there are no names shown as relatives of that soldier.
Kindly state in what was the Richard Vernon in whom you are interested, served, in addition to your statement that he was living in Charlotte County, Virginia in 1882. 
Any other information in regard to him will aid in identification of his record, if it should be on file. 

Very truly yours, 

EARL D. CHURCH, 
Commissioner.
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1251 Capuchino Ave. 
Burlingame, Calif. 
March 10, 1930 
M.O. #16947 - 75 cents.

Bureau of Pensions 
Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section 
Washington, D. C.
[stamp] FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPING SECT. MAR 14 1930 Bureau of Pensions

Dear Sirs: 
Your letter of March 3, 1930 received. 
Enclosed please find money order, for photostatic copy of war record of Thomas Vernon Rev. War claim S.39112 (certificate No 20372) - 5 pages.
Please tell me date of birth of Richard Vernon supposed to be a relative of above Thomas Vernon. He lived in Charlotte County Virginia 1882. 
Place of birth and names of his family will tell me whether I should have photostatic copy made.
I would also like to know names of relatives if given of Robert Elder, Rockbridge Co. Virginia claim no 12865. 

Very respectfully,
Miles M. Elder
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 
MMHF

March 3, 1930.

Miles M, Elder, 
1251 Capuchino Avenue, 
Burlingame, California. 

Dear Sir: 

I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the service of any soldiers named William Elder and Martin Atchley, or to a James (Jeams) Moore as described by you. 
You state that this bureau has furnished much in formation in regard to Martin Atchley. It is presumed that the information referred to by you may have been obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city, and not from this bureau. 
Photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, S.39112, of Thomas Vernon (Certificate No. 20372) will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, as also in claim of Robert Elder named below, 
The only Robert Elder whose name is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau was born in 1760 in York County, Pennsylvania, served from Rockbridge County, Virginia and was pensioned from Lincoln County, Kentucky. His claim number is S.12865. 
The number of pages to be copied in each of these claims, Thomas Vernon and Robert Elder, is five. 
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents extra for each claim. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 

Very truly yours, 

EARL D. CHURCH, 
Commissioner.
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1251 Capuchino Ave., 
Burlingame, California. 
January 18, 1930

The Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C.  [handwritten – Revo.]

Dear Sir: 
I would like some information in regard to several soldiers of the Revolution. 
In case they are the ancestors I seek, then I wish to know the price of photostat copies so I can have same made. 
Please give me place and date of birth, full name, and name of children and when and where they died; 
Thomas Vernon born 1752, served under Capt. Misnas, Colonel Chas Lewis Reg., Virginia. He was pensioned 1831, Monroe County, Tenn. [Tennessee] where he had been resident 19 years. He died 1841. Last payment, certificate No. 20372. 
[handwritten – not as] James Moore sometimes spelled Jeams, lived in Jefferson Co. Tenn. until about 1820, then at Decatur, Meiggs Co. Tenn. until death, sometime before 1840. His wifes [wife’s] name was Hannah. He had several daughters one was named Sarah who was born about 1780. His tomb stone states "Soldier Revolution "No doubt he was from Virginia, Washington County. His daughter Sarah was born there. I notice a will to a James and Hannah Moore, 1777, Westmoreland County. 
Martin Atchley served in the Revolution with 4 brothers. Your office has already furnished a great amount of material of the service of Thomas Atcheley. He no doubt was a resident of Botetout and Loudon Counties, Virginia. Martin was junior to age. After 1796 they moved to Sevier Co., Tenn., and Martin probably moved to Meiggs Co. where he died. 
[^one] Robert and [^0] William Elder, privates of Capt. Carter's Company, Col. Campbell's Reg. of S. W. Virginia, Washington County, King Mt. Men. They lived in Jefferson County, Tenn. I believe. At least William lived there until death 1823. 
Thanking you in advance, I beg to remain, 

Very respectfully
[signed] Miles M. Elder 
Miles M. Elder, 
Captain Qm. Res.

[circular stamp] PENSION U. S. OFFICE JAN 23 1930
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List. 5 pages to 
Miles Elder:
Soldier's decl [declaration] - Oct. 4, 1831 & accompanying affids [affidavits] of Harrison Vernon & Story & Sandifer – 
4 pages
1 page [Illegible]
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[oval stamp] OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK JUN 19 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Rev & 1812 
Chicago, Ill. 
June 16, 1930 

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:- 
Will please advise me how I may obtain the record of the services of my Great, Great Grandfather, in the Revolutionary War Thomas Vernon Probable dates 1754-1839. 
He served under General Francis Marion and with General Putman, I think. 
Also, a Great Grandfather in the war of 1812. His name was Thomas Vernon too. 

Respectfully 
Lila M. Riley
225 E. 23rd W. 
Chicago, Ill.

[circular stamp] PENSION D OFFICE JUN 17 1930 U. S.
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Also please: 
Thomas (or Vernon) (1754-1841) 
Enlisted 1776 under Capt. Joseph Michaux, Col. Charles Lewis was transferred to Capt. Nathan Reed's Co. & was at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point. Discharged at Morriston New Jersey. In 1831 he applied for a Pension Bledsoe Co. Tennessee & it was allowed for 3 years actual service as private Virginia line 
302 - North Sixth Street 
Neodesha Kansas
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From
Mrs. Georgia Washington Ivy 
226 Montana Ave 
Morristown, Tennessee
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Morristown, Tennessee
Nov. 20th 1933 

Pension Dept. 
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs 
Will you kindly send me the pension record of Thomas Vernon
He was in Revolutionary War. He lived in Va. in Lunenburg to. He removed to Bledsoe County, Tennessee. And later died in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Thank you, for all the information, possible.
Very truly 
(Mrs.) Georgie W. Ivy

[circular stamp with Numbers 1 -12 around the outside] RECEIVED NOV 20 1934 MAIL SUB-DIV, VETS. ADM. READER #11
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

In reply to your of ……, received….. for a statement of the military history of Thomas Vernon a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [crossed out - (or his widow's)] application for pension on file in this Bureau. Sur. File 39.112 
[columns with headings] DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.
Dec. 6. 1776 3 years Private [Captain] Joseph Michaux Nathan Reid [Colonel] Charles Lewis William Davies [State] 14 " Va. 10” Va. 
He was sick and did not engage in battles of Brandy & Germ [Germantown]: 
Battles engaged in, Mon. Stony Point 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [check mark]
Date of application for pension, Oct. 4 1831 - Allowed 
Residence at date of application, Bledsoe Co., Tenn. [Tennessee]
Age at date of application, 77
Remarks: Soldier stated that he resided with his children, no names stated.

* see claim of Richard Vernon S. File 38.451.
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WASHINGTON, September 28, 1931 

BA-J/AWF

Marguerite C. Cutter 
502 North Sixth Street 
Neodesha, Kansas 

Dear Madam: 

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.39122, that Thomas Vernon enlisted, December 6, 1776 and served three years as private in Captain Joseph Michaux's company, Colonel Charles Lewis’ Fourteenth Virginia Regiment and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies’ Tenth Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 4, 1831, at which time he was living in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, and was aged seventy-seven years. 
In 1831 soldier stated that he had resided with his children for about twelve years, but he gave no names and there are no further data as to his family. 

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. & 1812
Wars Section
AWF/ILL

June 21, 1930.

Lela M. Riley 
225 East 23rd Street 
Chicago, Illinois. 

Dear Madam: 

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.39122, it appears that Thomas Vernon enlisted December 6, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies’ Tenth Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, while a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years. 
Soldier stated that he resided with his children but gave no names, and there are no further family data. 

Very truly yours, 

E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner.
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Copied AWF

February 28, 1930.

Mrs. J. L. Brewer 
Polk County High School 
Benton Tennessee. 

Dear Madam: 

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 39112, it appears that Thomas Vernon enlisted December 6, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies’ Tenth Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, while a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years. 
Soldier stated that he resided with his children, but gave no names, and there are no further family data. 
This is the history of the only soldier named Thomas Vernon that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and said records do not show a claim for pension on file by Elizabeth or Betty Vernon, on account of the services of a soldier by that surname. 
In order to identify the record of a particular soldier of the Revolution named Richard Vernon, as much as possible of the following data is essential: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. 
Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt. 

Very truly yours, 

EARL D. CHURCH 
Commissioner.
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Copied from A.W.F. history

December 6, 1929.

Mrs. J. B. Balmer 
Loupp Arizona. 

Dear Madam: 

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 39112, it appears that Thomas Vernon enlisted December 6, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies' Tenth Virginia Regiment and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831 while a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, aged seventy- seven years. 
Soldier stated that he resided with his children, but gave no names, and there are no further family data. 
This is the history of the only soldier named Thomas Vernon that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and there is no record of an Alexander Patton of Amherst County. Virginia, or William Coker of South Carolina, or of any soldier named Benjamin Orick. 

Very truly yours, 

EARL D. CHURCH 
Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812
Wars Section
AWF.eel 

December 14, 1928

Mrs. Nannie E. Walker 
306 Gladstone Blvd. 
Shreveport, Louisiana 

Madam: 

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 39112, it appears that Thomas Vernon enlisted December 6, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies' Tenth Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, while a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, aged seventy seven years. 
Soldier stated that he resided with his children, but gave no names, and there are no further family data. 

Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.
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May 17, 1927

Mrs. Richard Minetree 
904 Cynthia St 
Poplar Bluff, Mo 

Madam: 

I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 39112, it appears that Thomas Vernon enlisted December 6, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Joseph Michaux's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, and in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies' Tenth Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, while a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years. Soldier stated that he resided with his children, but gave no names, and there is no further family data. 
The War of 1812 pension records of this Bureau fail to afford any data in regard to a Thomas Vernon, who served in the Tennessee Troops. 

Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

August 16, 1939 
Own 
BA-J/AWF 
Richard Vernon-S. 38451 
Thomas Vernon-S.39112

Mrs. B. K. Scott 
2900 Tenth Avenue 
Columbus, Georgia 

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Richard Vernon of Virginia, and of Thomas Vernon of Virginia, later lived in Tennessee. 
The data in regard to Richard Vernon which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 38451, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War. 
The date and place of birth of Richard Vernon, and names of his parents are not given. 
Richard Vernon enlisted in Charlotte County, Virginia, November 12, 1776, for three years, served as private in Captain Michaux's company, Colonel Lewis' Virginia regiment, was in the battle Brandywine and Germantown, wintered at Valley Forge, and was in the battle of Monmouth. Upon expiration of the three years' service, he enlisted and served as private in Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel Davies' Virginia regiment, length of this tour twenty-one months. 
Richard Vernon was allowed pension on his application executed April 19, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-six years and a resident of 

[handwritten] copied Miss M. L. B. record of Richard Vernon - S.38451. See Mrs. Scotts letter in Richard Vernon - S.38451 -
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“Dunnevant Creek” in Charlotte County, Virginia. 
In 1832, the soldier, Richard Vernon, referred to Sally Vernon aged forty-four years as a member of his family but did not state her relationship. In the same year he referred to his children but did not designate their names. 
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to the family of Richard Vernon. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data- 
Richard Vernon 
Certificate #20436 
Issued April 24, 1832 
Rate $8.00 per month 
Commenced April 19, 1832 
Acts of March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. 
Virginia Agency 

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Thomas Vernon-S.39112 

The data furnished herein in regard to Thomas Vernon were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 39112, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War. 
The date and place of birth of Thomas Vernon, and names of his parents are not given. 
Thomas Vernon enlisted, place not shown,
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December 6, 1776, served as private in Captain Joseph Michaux's company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, was transferred to Captain Nathan Reid's Company, Colonel William Davies' Tenth Virginia Regiment; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, but not actively engaged in either battle on account of sickness, was in the battle of Monmouth, and at the storming of Stony Point in Colonel Fleury's regiment, and was discharged December 6, 1779. 
Thomas Vernon was allowed pension on his application executed October 4, 1831, at which time he was aged about seventy-seven years and a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. He stated that he was residing with his children, with whom he had lived about twelve years. He did not give the names of his children, with whom he had lived about 12 years. He did not give the names of his children, nor is the name of his wife shown. 
One Harrison Vernon testified in the case in 1831, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee; his relationship to the family is not shown. 
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to the family of the soldier, Thomas Vernon. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, use the same address given herein and cite the following data- 
Thomas Vernon Certificate #20372 Issued December 16, 1831 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced December 18, 1831 Acts of March 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820 East Tennessee Agency. 

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant t
o the Administrator
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The information below may Mar 14 1928 give me all necessary credit to become a D. A. R Please send same to my address

Mar 14th 1928

306 Gladstone Blvd.
Shreveport La.

Admiral Vernon Commander of a British Fleet - Burried [buried] in Westminster Abbey London – Is a relation of my mother who was Julia Ann Vernon. 
Thomas Vernon lived in Virginia Botetourt County (Fincastle County seat) served in the Revolutionary War three years under Anthony Wayne - was his division commander, Charles Stuart was his regiment commander Joseph Misnas - was his company commander, - he was in the Battle of Stony Point on the Hudson River and other Battles, 77 (seventy-seven) years old when he applied for a Pension, he died at Pond Spring, Monroe County Tennessee

[circular stamp] PENSION F MAR 15 1928 OFFICE U. S.
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he married Nancy Hicks, their children 
Miles Vernon oldest born 1786 
Elizabeth Next Married Thomas Atchly 
Thomas Vernon 
Harrison
Robert Hicks - Married Nancy Epps Chism whose mother was Nancy Gibbons before married (These are my grand-parents on mother side) The Vernons came out of France into England during the Normandy Conquest and settled at Nottingham on the Trinity - not far from London - I am named for my great grand mother who was Nancy Hicks Vernon whose husband was Thomas Vernon who are grandparent of Mrs. Mother who was Julia Ann Vernon - before her marriage to Edward Garland Anderson and I am Nancy Elizabeth Anderson Walker 
Thomas Vernons’ – great-grand daughter

[circular stamp] PENSION F MAR 15 1928 OFFICE U. S.