Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 4758, for Robert Patton, North Carolina
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SERVICE
N.C.

Patton, Robert
or Patten
Elizabeth

NUMBER
W. 4758
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9041
North Carolina, Asheville
Elizabeth Patton, decd.
widow of Robert Patton
who died on the 18' March 1813
of Burke Co. in the State of N.C.
who was a Captain of Cavalry 
in the Revolution
for 7 mos.,  25 days

Inscribed on the Roll of Asheville
at the rate of 194 Dollars  83 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836.
Incd from  # 150 

Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of 
June 1853 and sent to
Genl. Ames
Present

Recorded by H. Weightman Clerk.
Book d  Vol  N  Page 297
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6876
North Carolina
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Elizabeth Patton dec'd
widow of Robert Patton
who was a  Capt. of Cav'y.
in the Revolution
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
130 Dollars - 
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & ending 9th June 1844 when she died.
______________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 
8th day of May 1845
and sent to H. H. Sylvester, Esq.
Present
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[Acts of March 3, 1843.}
[& June 7th 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 159

Reported

Payable to Robert Patton, James Patton, Mary Jeffreys, Margaret Conway, Elizabeth Pearson, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Quinn and Cynthia Hall only surviving children of Elizabeth Patton dec'd.
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Margaret Batten was born the 11 day of jenewery in the year of our lord 1785
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Robert Patten was born the 1 day of March in the year of our lord 1787
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Mary Patten was born the 2 day of Eaprile in the year of our lord. 1789
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Elisabeth Patten was dborn the 11 day of Jeuly in the year our lord 1791
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James Patten born the 20 of febury in the year of our lord 1795
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Charity Patten was born the 26 day of May in the year of our lord 1796
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Mearyann was born Patten
November the 1 day in the year of our Lord 1798
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Cynthia Patten was born the 8 day of November in the year of our Lord 18002
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows."-

State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas and 
Burke County} Quarter Sessions July Session 1841.

On this 22 day of July A. D. 1841 Personally appeared in open court Elizabeth Patton a resident of the county of Burke and State of North Carolina aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of Robert Patton who served in the war of the Revolution as the Capt. of Cavalry and also a a soldier in the Militia - As to the particulars of the service rendered the United States during the war of the Revolution she has his personal knowledge and is enabled to speak of it, only from what she subsequently understood from her husband and other persons with whom she frequently heard him
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converse on the subject - She has no recollection of hearing him say when or under whom he first entered the service but is satisfied from every thing she has heard him say (as well as many others) that he was one amongst the first men in North Carolina to take up arms in defence of his Countrys Rights and is aso satisfied from evidences hereunto attached and from other sources that he continued in the serivce of his country until near the close of the war.
She is inclined to beliee and does believe that the first tour of duty performed by him was in the character of "Indian Spy" that - William Morrison had a Company who were engaged in search of the Indians in the Western part of North Carolina annd that her Husband performed at least one tour of (3) three months under the sd. Capt. Morrison  She recollects to have heard her Husband frequently speak about his trip in the Western part of the state against the Indians - a stream in Buncomb County called now called (Housing) was so called from the fact that during his trip as above a arge Indian was shot either by him or some of the men with him and on examining him it was discovered that a quantity of
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Housiersy came out of the Bullet hole - Her husband may have performed and she thinks did perform more than one tour against the Indians but as she cannot distinctly recollect with whom he served will content herself with stating as she has done the tour served under Capt. Morrison - This may or it may not have been the first tour was performed by Robert Patton - The first time she ever heard him spoken of was by her brother William  Dysard who had left Mecklenburg where my Father James Drysard lived and came to Burke I think in the year 1779 or 1780 on his return I frequently heard him speak of Capt. Robert Patton my brother William was killed at Cowans Ford by the British not more than 12 miles from my Father's and I remember distinctly to have heard the firing of guns at the time.
As to the next tour performed by Robert Patton Deponent is unable to say where it was but fom his discharges and other papers relating to his service she is satisfied that as Capt. he served two tours of three months each if not longer - that from after the passage of the act of
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Congress of the 7th June 1832 she was advised that her husbands Pension could be obtained that she then had a commission which he held as Captain of a Company Cavalry during the war of the Revolution and several other written evidences of his services - that after she had laid them before a Gentleman of the Bar and was told that her husband being then dead and having died before the passage of the Law was not entitled to receive any thing, she considered them of no value, and threw them carelessly away so that at this time she is unable to offer any other written evidence of his servcie other than the Receipts hereunto attached one of the Tours during which he served as Captain I recollect to have heard him say that he was at Monks Corner and also that after he left there he marched his company to Cross Creek in North Carolina and before his return joined Gen'l Rutherfords troops - I remember to have heard him state that Gen'l McDowell or Col. McDowell was with him when he first set out - but that a part of his company were left-behind
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and that he either went back or remained on the way four or five days waiting for them - I cannot pretend to say what other officers were with him altho I have frequently heard him speak of them nor do I know any person by whom his services during this tour can be established except Samuel Patton of Buncomb Co. 
The last tour that I recollect to have heard him say that he was engaged in was in the Fall or Summer of the year 1780 - I have often heard him say that he was Captain of a Horse Company at the battle of "King's Mountain" in the line between No. and So. Ca. the officers under whom he served, and the men under his command and belonging to his company I have frequently heard him name but by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory I am unable to give any thing like a satisfactory history of his services which I have endeavored as well as I am able to speak of in this Declaration amounts to three tours of 3 mos. each and I
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am fully convinced and satisfied in my own mind that if the services of Robert Patton during the war of the Revolution could be as fully set forth as he could do, were he living, it would be considered equal to 12 months or more actual service in defence of his country.
She further swears that she was married to the sd. Robert Patton in the year 1782 or 1783 (She thinks the former) but the month or day of the month she is unable to say that - her husband Capt. Robert Patton died on the 18th day of March in the year 1813 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the servcie but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at or near the time above stated.
[Signature]
Elizabeth Patten

Sworn to in open Court
July 22nd 1841.
[Signature]
J. J. Erwin Clerk
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July 11, 1938.

BA-J/ILL ow
Robert Patton
W. 4758

Miss Mary M. Greenlee
Old Fort
North Carolina.

Dear Madam:

The data which follow are found in pension claim, W. 4758, based upon service of Robert Patton in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Patton served three months as Indian spy in Captain William Morrison's North Carolina company, date of this service not
given. In 1780, he served as Captain of a company of Cavalry, raised in Burke County, North Carolina, a part of the time under Colonel Charles McDowell, was in a skirmish at Monck's Corner and in the battle of King's Mountain, length of this service six months.
Robert Patton married in 1782 or 1783, Elizabeth, daughter of James Dysart who resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War.
Robert Patton died March 18, 1813 in Burke County, North Carolina, aged then sixty-five years, four months and eight days. He
was buried in the burying ground of Drucilla old Church, McDowell County, North Carolina.
Elizabeth Patton, widow of the above noted officer, was allowed pension on her application executed July 22, 1841, at which time she resided in Burke County, North Carolina.
She died June 9, 1844, aged seventy-eight years, four months and nine days; she was buried beside her husband.
The following data regarding the children of Robert Patton and his wife, Elizabeth, are shown:
Margaret born January 14, 1785.
Robert born March 1, 1787.
Mary born April 2, 1789.
Elizabeth born July 11, 1791.
James born February 20, 1795.
Charity born May 24, 1796.
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(family data continued)

Mary Ann born November 4, 1798.
Cynthia born November 8, 1802.

The following children survived their mother; James Patton, who resided in McDowell County, North Carolina, in 1853; Robert
Patton; Mary Jeffrys or Jeffers; Margaret Conway; Elizabeth Pearson; Mary Ann Queen or Quinn; Cynthia Hall; and Charity Moore, wife of John Moore.
In 1845, the John Moore, noted above, was a resident of McDowell County, North Carolina.
William Dysart, a brother of the officer's (Robert Patton's) wife, was killed in the battle of Cowan's Ford; John Dysart, another
brother, was in the battle of King's Mountain and moved west later; James Dysart, another brother, was born in 1768 and was living in
1841.
In 1840, Samuel Patton was a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina; no relationship between him and the family of Captain Robert Patton was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

2.
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Patton Robert. N. C. W 4758

Three receipts for soldier's wages, and a certificate of the enlistment of two soldiers in the Light Horse.
have been removed from this clim to be forwarded to the War Dept.

aw
Oct 10 1912

Sent to the War Dept.
Jan. 16. 1913.
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Eliz. Patton
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State of North Carolina}  Court of Pleas &
Wake County} Quarter Sessions
November Term 1844 - 
On this 23 day of November A .D. 1844, before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County, personally appeared Sylvester Bettis who having been duly sworn according to law testifies and says that a few months ago James Patton son of Capt Robert  Patton dec'd and of Mrs. Elizabeth Patton whose application for a pension is now on file in the Pension office, delivered to him the paper writing hereto appended in the following words, to wit - 
"May 5th 1784 - Rec'd £21 Specie from David "Vane part of Wm. Youngs wages for a tour "served under Capt. Robert Patten in South "Carolina in the Spring of 1780 - 
[Signature]
Abraham Plumber
that the said James Patten informed this deponent he had found recently this paper writing amongst the papers of his late father the said Capt. Rob't Patten that the application of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Patten, for a pension on account of the services of his late father
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Capt. Robert Patton an officer of the Revolutionary War might be aided or at least corroborated by the production of this paper writing, he therefore desired deponant to forward the same to the War Department to the Commissioner of Pensions, in doing which this deponent deemed it necessary to make the foregoing statement, explanatory of the same - 
[Signature]
Sylvester Bettis
Sworn to in open court
Jas. J. Marriott Clk -
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State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas and 
Wake County} Quarter Sessions November Sessions A. D. 1844

I, James J. Marriott Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Wake aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sylvester Bettis appeared in open Court on this day (23rd of November) and made oath in due form of Law to the foregoing statements in relation to the pape writing hereto affixed.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of Said Court & Subscribed my name at office in Raleigh this 23rd day of November A. D. 1844.
[Signature]
James J. Marriott, Clk.
[Seal]
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Elizabeth Patton dec'd
Widow of Robet N. C. 
Increased
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acts July 7 1838 &c
7mos & 25 days Cap. Cav. $195.83
per annum from 4 March 1836 to 9 June 1844
when she died, except 2 years, deduct former payments at $150 per ann.
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Pay to Jas. Patton, Robert Ptton, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Queen, Cynthia Hall, & Margret Conway only surviving children


Cert to Geo. C. Ames Esq.
Present
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Robert Patton d. 1815
Eliz'th Patton m 1782 or 83

Captain of Militia Cavalry in 
No. Ca. and
an Indian Spy 3 mos. Capt. Morrison
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8031
Elizabeth Patton widow
of Robert N. Ca. 

Let to R. C. Person No. 4.1841
Let to H. H. Sylvester Sept. 23 '44.
Let to H. H. Sylvester Oct. 2d '44.
Let to H. H. Sylvester Feb4 1845

Act July 7, 1838
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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Patte dec'd wid. of Rob't. 
County and State of North Carolina
acts July 7 1838.
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Claim, for increase

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.

When the claim was settled by the office the Examiner admitted it for 6 months upon a payment made to of a private soldier, who served under Cap. Patton, this payment indicted a service of six months. This would have been perfectly correct if there was, no other evidence before him to justify an extension of the service, but I find among his papers a payment made to another private soldier, serving a period of 7 mos and 

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

25 days, the claim is for a much longer period of service but as the part testimony is only sufficient to connect him with the Record, I confine myself to it and only give an increase of one month & 25 days.

Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent
G. C. Ames Esq.
Present
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Apl. 28  41

Sir

Encl'd you will find the declaration of Elizabeth Patton per. C.
Yours Respectfully
[Signature]
Henry H. Sylvester
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Washington August 15 1852

Sir

I enclose herewith a Power of Attorney in the case of June Patton widow of Robert of North Carolina, adm'd act 7 July 1838
Will you grant me the favor of examining the papers no on file in this case -
Very respectfully
Your Obt Srvt.
Geo. C. Ames
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State of North Carolina,
I, S. J. Neal Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county of McDowell and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Patten of said County son & heir at Law of Elizabeth late deceased of our said county wid. of Robert Patten came into court and was qualified as the Executor of the last will & Testament of the said Elizabeth Patten dec'd at Fall Term 1844 of our said court and he is now the legal representative of said estate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office at office in Marion this 25th day of May 1853 -
[Signature]
S. J. Neal Clk
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Washington May 25 1844

Sir

Enclosed you will find proof of the marriage of Mrs. Eliz'th Patten of N. Carolina widow of Capt. Rob't Patten dec'd and also proof of his service.

I am Respetfully
[Signature]
Henry H. Sylvester
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Feb'y 5 1845

Sir

I have rec'd your of teh 4th on the subject of the claim of Eliz'h Patton of N. C. and being unable to present further explanations we accept a pension for 6 mos. a  Captain. 
I am Respectfully
[Signature]
H. H. Sylvester

The Commissioner of Pensions
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Pension Office
June 14 1853

Sir

Elizabeth Patton dec'd widow of Robert was inscribed on the North Carolina Rolls. Fayetteville agency at $150 per annum, under the acts of July 7 1838 & 3 March 1843. Please state to what time she was paid?
Very Respectfully
L. P. Waldo
Com'r. of Pensions.

Francis Burt Esq.
Auditor


Died 9th June 1844 and paid to her death.
[Signature]
F. Burt
Auditor
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Pension Office
Octobe 2nd 1844.

Sir

Since my letter to you of the 23rd ultimo it has been discovered that the Certificate of the Clerk of Burke County respecting the marriage of Robert and Elizabeth Patton was in the office at that time It does not however, change the situation of the claim. Some better evidence of the marriage must be produced. The Certificate of the  Clerk merely states that the office affords no evidnece of the marriage in this case.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant.
[Signature]
Geo. Wm. Crump


H.H. Sylvester, Esq.
Charlestown,
New  Hampshire.
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June 10 1844

Sir,

I send you a negative certificate of the Clerk of Burke Co. reputing the marriage Bond of Mrs. Eliz. Patten, in which case I file proof of marriage of the service of Capt. Patten her dec'd husband May 25. 1844. Her papers are on file under the act of July 7 1838, from N. C. 
I am Respectfully
[Signature]
H.H. Sylvester
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Post Office
Morgantown N. C. 
29th Sept. 1841

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Com: of  Pens.

Dear Sir

I send you inclosed the Declaration of Elizabeth Patton (Widow of Capt. Robert Patton Dec'd) for a Pension under the at Congress 7th July 1838

Please enclose me the Certificate if the Declaration is satisfactory which I hope may be the case.
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt. Srvt.
[Signature]
R. C. Pearson
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Pension Office
September 23rd 1844.

Sir,

The additional evidence in the case of Elizabeth Patton has been examined and filed. Each claimant is required to produce the best attainable evidence and as marriage is [paper is folded] of record in North Carolina the certificate of the Clerk of the county where the marriage took place should in all cases be procured either to confirm or contradict the statement. The family register now offered is not deemed satisfactory.
The service claimed is that of Captain of Cavalry and there is no evidence that the Robert Patton named in the certificate of the Comptroller was the Captain of Cavalry of Burke County. She cannot avial herself of that payment to Robert Patton for Military service unless the most satisfactory proof of identity is procured.

I am very respectfully,
Your Obt. Servant
[Signature]
J. L. Edwards

H. H. Sylvester, Esq.
Chalrestown,
New Hampshire.
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County}
I, J. J. Erwin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that I have made search in the office of said court for evidence of the marriage of Robert Patton with Elizabeth Dysart and was unalbe to find the bond authorizing said marriage or any other evidence.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto enclosed my name and affxed the seal of said court at office in Morganton this 27th day of May 1844.
[Signature]
J. J. Erwin Clerk
[Seal]
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office

I William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State foresaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Robert Patton
Vol. A. No. 5781 "Captain Robert Patton for service of himelf and company of horsemen £922S4 specie"

Same Vol. No. 7866 Captain Robert Patton for services of himself and company £108. S16 specie

Vol. C. No. 3567 Robert Patton £4 specie

Vol. A No. 1181 Robert Patton £42 S10 specie

Book No. 4 Page 45 Robert Patton £8 S5 specie

Book No. 8 Page 35 Robert Patton £2.S5 specie

Book No. 5 Page 20 Robert Patton £12S18 specie

Book No. K Page 68 Robert Patton £18S1D1 specie

Book No. 24 Page 111 R. Patton £15 specie

In testimony where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 12th day of February A. D. 1852 -
[Signature]
Wm. J. Clarke Comptroller
[Seal]
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State of North Carolina
Compt Office
May 13th 1844

I William Y Collins Comptroller in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office that Robert Patton had issued to him a certificate as will appear in Book No. 2 of specie certificates for Nine Hundred and Twenty Two pounds four shillings (£922.4) for his military serivces in the Revolutionary War. given under my hand and seal of office this 15th day May 1844
[Signature]
Wm. Y. Collins Compt.
[Seal]
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Elizabeth Patton
wid. No. 831 of Robert
--N.  Ca.
Act July 7. 1838.

adm'd
6 Capt. Cavalry
$150.

H. H. Sylvester
Present
________
thereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal of office at Asheville the 28th day of November A. D. 1840
[Signature]
N. Harrison Clk
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State of North Carolina}
Buncombe County} SS.  Personally appeared Samuel Patton of the County and State aforesaid before me John Hawkins one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County and State and after being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelist of Almighty God deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Captain Robert Patton of the ancient revolutionary war, that said Capt. Patton commanded the deponent and others of a light horse troop formed in Burke County N. C. for three months during which time said troop were almost solely commanded by said Capt. Patton through North & South Carolina, said troop with Capt. Patton started for South Carolina under Gen'l Charels McDowell, who however soon returned home he not joining said troop during the tour or any higher officer being over said troop until near the close of the 3 months aforesaid where they were joined to Gen'l Rutherford's command shortly proceeding Ramsour's battle, but Gen'l Rutherford's active command were unable to reach the place of the contest until the battle was over. Capt. Robert Patton's command was defeated during the 3 month above mentioned in a skirmish near Monk's Corner S. C.  from thence the troop under said Capt. Patton marched to Cross Creek (Fayetteville) N. C. where he learned that Gen'l Rutherford was marching to join in fight in Lincoln County N. C. and Capt. Patton joined Gen'l Rutherford as above stated. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 28th November A. D. 1840
[Signatures]
John Hawkins J. P.  Samuel P Patton  P his mark
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State of North Carolina}
Buncombe County SS} I John Hawkins a Justice of hte Peace in and for said county before whom the within named Sam'l Patton deposed do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with deponent that I believe him respectbalbe and entitled confidence and credit and that I believe his affidavit to be true Nov'r 28th A. D. 1840.
[Signature]
John Hawkins J. P.

State of North Carolina}
Buncombe County} I Nathaniel Harrison Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that John Hawkins is a Magistrate as above and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixt my official Seal of office at Asheville the 28th day of November A. D. 1840
[Signature]
N. Harrison
[Seal]

Elizabeth Patton
wid. No. 8031 of Robert
____n. Ca.
Act July 7. 1838.
adm'd
6 Capt. Cavalry
$150.
__________
H. H, Sylvester
Present
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County} On this 27th day of April 1844 personally appeared before me Robert Burgin one of the acting Justices of the  Peace aforesaid County, James Patton, and made oath in due form of law to the following statements to wit, That he is a son of Robert & Elizabeth Patton that his father Robert Patton was known & reputed to have been a Captain in the War of the Revolution that lived in Burke County North Carolina & died in said county & State in the year 1813, leaving his wife Elizabeth a widow who is now applying for a pension on the account of her said husband Robert Patton's Revolutionary Services, that this affiant has in his possession the old original family Record of his parents the aforesaid Robert & Elizabeth Patton which Record shows the births of their children and from which the following is copied - Margareth Patton was born the 11th day of January in the year of our Lord 1785. Robert Patton was born the 1st day of March in the year of our Lord 1787. Mary Patton was born on the 2d day of April in the year of our Lord 1789. Elizabeth Patton was born the 11th day of July in the year of our Lord 1791. That the above is a true copy of a part of the Family Record of the aforesaid Robert & Elizabeth Patton taken from the original which was written by said Robert Patton dec'd and has always been considered correct & true. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date first above written before.
[Signatures]
James Patten
Rob't Burgon J. Peace
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County} I do hereby certify that James Patton who hath this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a credible person & to be believed on oath 
Given under my hand this 27th April 1844.
[Signature]
Rob't Burgin, J. Peace

State of North Carolina}
Burke County}
I J. J. Erwin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert Burgin before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed and whose signature appears above is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly appointed and qualified according to law and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In testimony where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 1st day of May 1844.
[Signature]
J. J. Erwin Clerk
of Burke County
[Seal]
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Eliz'th Patton
&
any Compt.



French & Sylvester
Feb'y 16 52
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Know all men by these presents That I. James Patton of the county of McDowell and State of North Carolina, a son of the late Elizabeth Patten, dec'd of said County widow of Capt. Robert Patten, do hereby constitute and appoint H. H. Sylvester, Esq'r of Washington City my true and lawful agent and Attorney to prosecute the claim of the said Elizabeth Patton for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due, and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers & documents in relation to said claim on file in the Departement at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional proofs or arguments and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate I wish made payable to Margaret Conway, Mary Jeffers, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Queen, Cynthia Hall, Robert Patten & James Patton who are the only surviving children of the aforesaid Elizabeth Patten to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present hereby satisfying and confirming all that my said Attorney or Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 25th December, 1851.
[Signature]
James Patten [seal]
Signed sealed in presence of 
Jacob Moore J. Peace
J. W. Patten
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State of North Carolina}
McDowell County} On this 25 day of December 1851 before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid pesonally appeared James Patten above named and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above mentioned.
[Signature]
Jacob Moore J. Peace

State of North Carolina} SS.
County of McDowell} Be it known that on this 25th day of December 1851 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared James Patten a resident of the said County and made oath in due form of law that he is a son of Elizabeth  Patten dec'd of Burke County No. Carolina named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, that the children of the said Elizabeth Patten have drawn a Pension under the act of 7th July 1838 due the aforesaid Elizabeth Patten at her death, and that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased that he is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with each additional evidence or arguments as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above mentioned.
[Signatures]
James Patten
Before me,
Jacob Moore J. P.
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And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that James Patten who has executed the foregoing papers before me, is a person of the highest standing for veractiy a resident of the  County and directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
[Signature]
Jacob Moore J. Peace

State of North Carolina
I Sam'l J. Neal Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county of McDowell & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jacob Moore is an acting Justice of the  Peace as above stated, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine & to his official acts is due full credit - 
In witness of all which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at office in Marion, This 5 d ay of January 1852.
[Signature]
S. J. Neal Clk.
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Jan. 7/53


Triplett




Ames
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County} Be it known that before me R. C. Pearson a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally appeared James Patten a gentleman of intelligence and respectability and a resident of the County of McDowell, State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law states that he is a son and the Executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Patten  late Revolutionary Pensioner dec'd of the said County of McDowell widow of Robert Patten who was an officer in the army of the Revolution, that he has understood and believes an Increse of Pension ought to be granted under the application of Pension made by the said Elizabeth Patten under the acts of 7 July 1838 and subsequent acts that he is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and constitutes and appoints George C. Ames, Esquire of Washington City D. C. his true and lawful Attorney with full power and authority to examine into investigate & establish the claim for said increase of pension and to do all acts necessary thereto.
In witness whereof the said James Patten has on this 23rd day of May 1853, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
[Signature]
James Patten [seal]
Witness
[Signature]
R. C. Pearson

Signed sealed acknowledged and sworn to before me on the day and year last above mentioned and I do certify that I have no interest whatever in the result of the foregoing application of Jas. Patten for an increase of pension.
[Signature]
R. C. Pearson J. P.
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State of North Carolina}
County of Burke} On this 23d day of May 1852 personally appeared in open court and before the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Burke, and State aforesaid James Patten of the County of McDowell a gentleman of approved integrity who being first duly sworn according to Law makes oath that Elizabeth Patten widow of Robert Patten was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $120 per annum under the act of the 7 July 1838, the 3rd March 1843 and 17 June 1844 and that the said Elizabeth Patten, pensioner as aforesaid, died at her late residence in the County of McDowell State of No. Carolina on the ninth day of June Eighteen hundred & forty four (1844) the date of which event he soon after recorded a transcript of which he now has before him and testifies understandingly and that (deponent) James Patten, Robert Patten, Charity Moore, MaryAnn Queen, Cynthia Hall, and Margarett Conway are now the only living children of said deceased and all of lawful ages.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before the court.
[Signatures]
James Patten
W. S. Suddereth Clk C. C. 

State of North Carolina}
Burke County} On this 28th day of May 1853 personally appeared in open Court and before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County now opened & held for the Transaction of Public business in the Court House at Morganton Elisha F. Walker a gentleman of veracity & a resident of Burke County who being first duly sworn according to law states, that as the request of James Patten of McDowell
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County N. Car. a son of Robert & Elizabeth Patten both dec'd of said County he had visited the public burying ground of Drucilla Old Church McDowell County for the purpose of copying & testifying to the Record made on the Tombstones erected to the memory of the said Robert & Elizabeth Patten and thus the following is a true copy of the inscription there found.

In memory of Robert Patten who died the 18 of March, 1813, age 65.y. 4 m. 8 d. In memory of Elizabeth Patten who died the 9th of June, 1844 age 78.y. 4 m 9 d

That the above is a true copy of the inscription put upon the headstones of the said Robert & Elizabeth Patten who were buried side by side of each other. This deponent further states that he has no interest in the result of this application of the heirs of Elizabeth Patten dec'd.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before the Court .
[Signatures]
W. S. Sudderth Clk
Elisha F. Walker

I, William S. Sudderth Clerk of the  Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Burke in the State of North Carolina do certify that the foregoing affidavits of James Patten & Elisha F. Walker was duly proven in open court.
I further certify that R. C. Pearson before whom the foregoing proceeddings was proven is and was at the time thereof an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office at Office on this 28 May 1853
[Signature]
W. S. Sudderth Clerk
of Burke County Court
[seal]
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County N. Car. a son of Robert & Elizabeth Patten both dec'd of said County he had visited the public burying ground of Drucilla Old Church McDowell County for the purpose of copying & testifying to the Record made on the Tombstones erected to the memory of the said Robert & Elizabeth Patten and thus the following is a true copy of the inscription there found.

In memory of Robert Patten who died the 18 of March, 1813, age 65.y. 4 m. 8 d. In memory of Elizabeth Patten who died the 9th of June, 1844 age 78.y. 4 m 9 d

That the above is a true copy of the inscription put upon the headstones of the said Robert & Elizabeth Patten who were buried side by side of each other. This deponent further states that he has no interest in the result of this application of the heirs of Elizabeth Patten dec'd.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before the Court .
[Signatures]
W. S. Sudderth Clk
Elisha F. Walker

I, William S. Sudderth Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Burke in the State of North Carolina do certify that the foregoing affidavits of James Patten & Elisha F. Walker was duly proven in open court.
I further certify that R. C. Pearson before whom the foregoing proceeddings was proven is and was at the time thereof an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office at Office on this 28 May 1853
[Signature]
W. S. Sudderth Clerk
of Burke County Court
[seal]
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9041
North Carolina
____________________
Elizabeth Patton,
widow of Robert Ptton,
who was a pensioner under the act of 
and who died on the 18 Mar. 1813 
of Burke Co., in the State of N. C. 
who was a Capt. of Cavl. in the company commanded by Captain _ of the reg't. commanded by _ in the Revo. line for 6 mos.
_____________________________________
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina 
at the rate of 150 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.
____________________________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Feb'y 1845 and sent to H. H. Sylvester Esq'r. Present
______________________________________
Total amount $750.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swan Clerk;
Book D. Vol. 1 Page 297
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Payment to be made at Asheille b J. F. E. Hardy
Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of North Caorlina


Recorede in the Pension Office in Book A. Volume 2 Page 159 by H. R. Weightman Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.

I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th July 1838, Elizabeth Patten dec'd widow of Robert Patten who was a Captain of Cavalry in the Revolution was entitled to a pension and having died on the 9th June 1844, her only surviving children James Patten, Robert Patten, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Queen, Cynthia Hall and Margaret Hall [Conway], are entitled to the amount at the rate of one hundred and ninety five 53/100 dollars per annum from 4th March 1836, to 4th March 1841; deducting former payments at the rate of one hundred fifty dollars per annum. Also act 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844, at the same rate, from 4th March 1843 to 9 June 1844, when she died: deducting former payments at the same rate per annum above mentioned.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
this twenty first day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
[Signature]
R. McClelland
Secretary of the Interior


Examined and 
Countersigned

L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Payment to be made 
at Fayetteville
by John Huske, Esq.
Agent for paying pensioners,
in the Agency of N. Carolina

Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book A Volume 
2 Page 159 by 
Tho. Lumpkin,
Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the 3rd March 1843, and June 17th, 1844 Elizabeth Patten deceased widow of Robert Patten, who was a Captain of Cavalry in the Revolution, was entitled to receive a pension at the rate of One hundred and fifty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 9th June, 1844, the day on which she died; The pension is payable to Robert Patten, James Patten,  Mary Jeffrys, Margaret Conway, Elizabeth Pearson, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Quinn, and Cynthia Hall only surviving children of Elizabeth Patten deceased.

Given at the War Office of the United States,
this 8th day of May, 
one thousand eight hundred and forty five.


Secretary of War

Examined and
Countersigned.

Commissioner of Pensions.
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Act '44 558
Elizabeth Patton, deceased -
Act March 3d 1843 & 
17th June 1844. -
Allowed a $150 per annum, from 4 March, 1843, to the 9th June, 1844, when she died. Payable to Robert Patton, James Patton, Mary Jeffreys, Margaret Conway, Elizabeth Pearson, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Quinn and Cynthia Hall only surviving children of Elizabeth Patton dec'd. -

H. H. Sylvester, Present
Apl. 28, '44.
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7016
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County} SS.
On this 17th day of April 1845 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Burke & State aforesaid, John Moore, a resident of the County of MacDowell and State of N. Carolina Son in Law of Elizabeth Patton a pensioner deceased of said County, aged 48 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 provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d of March 1843. Also the Act of June 17th 1844. granting pensions to certain widows.
That this declarant the aforesaid John Moore in the behalf of himself and the other heirs of the aforesaid Elizabeth Patton a pensioner deceased, states Robert Patton an officer in the war of the  Revolution and that his widow the said Elizabeth Patton applied for and was allowed a pension, under the act of July 7th 1838, at the rate of One hundred & fifty dollars per annum on the account of the Revolutionary Services of her said husband the beforesaid Capt. Robert Patton, and that the said Elizabeth Patton did not intermarry after the death of her said husband, but continued to be a widow till the day of her death, which took place at her late residence in the County of MacDowell and State of North Carolina on the ninth day of June, in the year Eighteen hundred & forty four 1844, 
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day & year first above written before the court.
17 April 1845
[Signatures]
John Moore
J. J. Erwin Clk
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State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas & 
Burke County} Quarter Sessions April Session 1845
I, J. J. Erwin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence on this day was furnished to said Court that Elizabeth Patton named in the foregoing declaration widow of Capt. Robert Patton deceased a resident citizen of the County of McDowell and State of North Carolina was allowed a Pension under the act of July the 7th 1838 at the rate of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum and that said pensioner died at her late residence in the County of McDowell on the 9th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty four (1844) leaving surviving the following eight children all of lawful age limit Robert Patton, James Patton, Mary Jeffreys, Margaret Conway, Elizabeth Pearson, Charity Moore, Mary Ann Quinn and Cynthia Hall who are the only surviving children of said Elizabeth Patton deceased.
I further certify that John Moore the declarant is a person of respectability and that his statement is entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 17th day of April 1845 -
[Signature]
J. J. Erwin Clerk
of Burke County
[Seal]
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State of North Carolina}
Burke County} On this 24th day of Sept. 1841 Personally appeard before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid James Drysard aged Seventy three years who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the Brother of Elizabeth Patton widow of Capt. Robert Patton Dec'd - that he was present - at the marriage of his sister Elizabeth and Robert Patton but from the lapse of time since it took place he is unable to state precisely where it was he is satisfied from circumstances it was about the year 1782 or 1783 as set forth by the applicant - This Deponent from Record in his possession was born in the year 1768 and says he was about 14 or 15 years of age at the time of the marriage between the parties - This Deponent further swears that he lived near Capt. Robert Patton at the time of his death and believes it was at the time set forth in the applicants declaration viz March 1813 - Further states that his widow has not married since - that he was acquainted with Capt. Robert Patton and is satisfied he served several tours in the war of the Revolution as Capt. and as a Private that John Drysard brother of this Deponent was at the Battle of Kings mountain and that he has heard John and Patton frequently speak of being together in the Battle at Kings Mountain, that John
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Drysard moved to the West many years ago and this Deponent is unable to say when he is living or dead.
Sworn to and subscribed day and year first above written.
[Signature]
James Drysart

I certify that on this 24th day of September before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Burke & State of North Carolina Personally appeared James Dysart who was by me duly sworn to the Contents of the foregoing Deposition
I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent James Dysart that he is a man of respectability and that his statements are entitled to every credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand day and date above September 24th 1841.
[Signature]
R. C. Pearson J. P.

State of North Carolina}
Burke County} I J. J. Erwin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that R. C. Pearson whose signature appears to the above ceritificate is a magistrate as above
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and that his signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name at office in Morganton this 28th day of September 1841.
[Signature]
J. J. Erwin Clerk
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6876
North Carolina Asheville
____________________________
Elizabeth Patton, dec'd
widow of  Robert Patton
N. Ca.
who was a Captain of Cavalry
in the Revolution
________________________________
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 195 Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & ending 9th June 1844
___________________________________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 
21st day of June 1853 and sent
to Geo. C. Ames
Present
__________________________________________
[Acts of March 3, 1843 & June 17,1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 159

July 13 - New Pension cert. issued changing name of Margaret Hall to Conway & P. Agt. notified
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R. & P.O. 67416E. July 10th 1903

[stamp - U.S.PENSION OFFICE A JULYL 24 1903]

[stamp - U.S.PENSION OFFICE A JULYL 24 1903]
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Weatherford Texas
July 4th 1903

Secretary of War
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir -

"Robert Patton a Capt. in the 11th Regiment of the Penn. line continental Army, was captured in a skirmish on 27 Oct. 1776 and was exchanged 3 Jan 1781, and according to the records" went to his home in York Town" he soon returned to [cut off]
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the army, and served to the end of the war. He was a member of the Cincinnati in the Pa. branch.
Under Acts of Congress previous to 11 Aug 1790 he was entitled half pay commuttion, and bounty land,
Very Truly
(Signed)
Charles H. Browning
Ex-Editor of American
Historical Redister - 
(not publlished now)
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I would like to know just where said bounty lands were located, State & County, that I may procure copy from proper official, I wish to learn the name of said Robert's wife?
Thanking you in advance for an early reply 
Very Truly
Ms. Osca Barthold
802 Waco, St.

Said Robert Patton was my ancestor
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Robert Patton
W. 4758
only one
of No. Car. troops
¢
June 9 1913.
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July 31-1903
Mrs. Oscar Barthold
CR&J Weathersford Tex.
___________________________________
1912 Oct. 10 Hist. to Mrs. J. S. Hawkins V. L. M

1913 June 9. Hist. to H. C. Thompson.

1932 - Mar. 21 - Hist. to Mary Dysart, JLL

1935 - July 29 - Hist to Hon. David I. Walsh - JLL
_____________________________________
1938 - July 11th Hist to Mrs. Mary M. Manley - JLL

Rev'y WIDOW, &c.
_______________________
File No. 4758
Elizabeth Patton
Wid.
Robert Patton
Capt. Rev. War
________________________
Act. March 3rd/43, June 17th/44
Index:-Vol. M, Page 109

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Weatherford Texas
July 20 of 1903

Commissioner of Pensions - ow
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir- Enclosed find my request for informtion in regard to my ancestor Robert Patton (evidently addressed to the wrong official): If such lands were given, please give information of locality as requested: also the date of marriage of said Robert and
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the maiden name of wife.
Did my ancestor William Knox (wifie Mary Fryer), of Penn. receive Bounty lands in Tenn. for his Revolutionary service? - name county - 
Thanking you in advance
Oblige
[Signature]
Ms. Oscar Barthold
802 Waco. St. -

[stamp - U.S. PENSION A. JUL 24 1903]
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Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington, July 10, 1903.

Respectfully returned to

Mrs. Oscar Barthold,
No. 802 Waco Street,
Weatherford, Texas.

For information relative to the location of the bounty land said to have been granted to the within - mentioned officer on account of service
in the Revolutionary war, application should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the bounty land records of that war, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:

[Signature]
F. C. Ainsworth
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Per 4
(300a)
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J. S. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT
JACKSON COUNTY REAL ESTAET EXCHANGE

J. S. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT
JACKSON CO. TRUCK GROWERS' ASSOCIATION

QAH

THE J .S. HAWKINS LAND COMPANY
EDNA, TEXAS Oct. 2 - 1912

Com. of Pensions
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:-

Does Robert Patton's name appear in your roll of Revolutionary soldiers or patriots from North Carolina or Tennesseey
Thanking you for reply I am
Very truly yours - 
[Signature]
Mrs. J. S. Hawkins
Edna,
Tex.
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H. C. THOMPSON
DEALER IN
REAL ESTATE
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO
COAL AND TIMBER LANDS
LOCATED ON L. & N. AND L. & E. R. R. IN EASTERN KENTUCKY

Winchester, Ky, May 30, 1913, 191__

Commissioner of the Pension Dept.
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

If it is not asking too much of you I would like for you to furnish me with some information that can only be secured from your office and records to cover the necessary requirements.
Please give me all the information you can concerning my ancestor Samuel Patton of North Carolina and I think from Buncome
County, he served in the Revolutionary War until it closed, he drew a pension for a number of years and later on drew an extra pension for having been an officer in the war.
Samuel Patton had a brother Robt. Patton who was killed in the Revolutionary War, and I think in the last battle. I want to join the D. A. R. and would like to have all of the information
you can give me concerning my family. What will it cost me to get a copy of the application for each of the persons mentioned. Can I
get the original application? Has anyone else to your knowledge received any information of this family? Does the application for the pension state who Samuel Patton's wife was or how many children he had and their names? Samuel Pattons son James Patton was my
Mothers Grandfather, please answer all or as many of the questions as you possibly can and oblige,
Yours truly,
H C Thompson
[Signature]

[note - S. File 8934]
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July 11, 1938

XXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MLB
ROBERT PATTON
W. 4758

Miss Mary M. Greenlee
Old Fort
North Carolina

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension or bounty land record of Robert Patton, of Burke County, North Carolina, and later of McDowell or Buncombe County, that state, also of Captain Thomas Hemphill of Burke County, North Carolina, later of McDowell County, North Carolina, both soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of a Thomas Hemphill under any spelling. Such
claims are the source of data furnished by this office in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War. It is suggested that information in
regard to his military service might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
The record of Robert Patton is furnished you herewith.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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July 29, 1935

XXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/EEL

Honorable David I. Walsh
United States Senate
Washington, D.C.

My dear Senator:

Reference is made to your letter of July 25, 1935, with which you enclosed one, herewith returned, from Mr. Henry A. Westall, of Colonial Manse, North Reading, Massachusetts, in regard to Robert Patton and James Alexander, soldiers of the Revolutionary War who fought at the battle of King's Mountain.
The records of James Alexander and Robert Patton, who served in the North Carolina Troops and were engaged in the battle of King's Mountain have been found and are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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July 29, 1935.

BA-J/ILL
Robert Patton
W. 4758

Honorable David I. Walsh
United States Senate
Washington, D. C.

My dear Senator:

The data furnished herein regarding Robert Patton are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 4758, based upon
his service in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Patton served three months as Indian spy in Captain William Morrison's North Carolina company, dates of this service
not given. In 1780, he served as Captain of a company of Cavalry, raised in Burke County, North Carolina, a part of the time under
Colonel Charles McDowell, was in a skirmish at Monck's Corner and in the battle of Kings Mountain, length of this service six months.
Robert Patton married in 1782 or 1783, Elizabeth, daughter of James Dysart who resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War. //It is not shown that Robert Patton
was ever married to a Cunningham.//
He died March 18, 1813 in Burke County, North Carolina, aged then sixty-five years, four months and eight days. He was buried in the burying ground of Drucilla old church, McDowell County, North Carolina.
Elizabeth Patton, widow of the above noted officer, was allowed pension on her application executed July 22, 1841, at which time she resided in Burke County, North Carolina.
She died June 9, 1844, aged seventy-eight years, four months and nine days; she was buried beside her husband.
The following data regarding the children of Robert Patton

[note - // to // in this copy only]
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and his wife, Elizabeth, are shown:

Margaret born January 14, 1785.

Robert born March 1, 1787.

Mary born April 2, 1789.

Elizabeth born July 11, 1791.

James born February 20, 1795.

Charity born May 24, 1796.

Mary Ann born November 4, 1798.

Cynthia born November 8, 1802.

The following children survived their mother. James Patton, who resided in 1853, in Madowell County, North Carolina; Robert
Patton; Mary Jeffrys or Jeffers; Margaret Conway; Elizabeth Pearson, Mary Ann Queen or Quinn, Cynthia Hall, and Charity Moore,
wife of John Moore. In 1845, the above noted John Moore was a resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, aged then forty-eight years.
William Dysart, a brother of soldier's wife, was killed in the battle of Cowens Ford; John Dysart, another brother, was in the battle of Kings Mountain and moved west, later; James Dysart, mother brother, was born in 1763 and was living in 1841.
In 1840, Samuel Patton was a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina; no relationship between him and the family of
Captain Robert Patton was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

2.
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March 21, 1932.

BA-J/ILL

Miss Mary Dysart
1601 East Broadway
Columbia, Missouri.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Robert Patton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from  the papers on file in pension claim, W. 4758, based upon his service in that War.
Robert Patton served three months as Indian spy in Captain William Morrison's North Carolina company, dates of this service
not given. He served in 1780, as Captain of a Company of Horse, raised in Burke County, North Carolina, a part of the time under
Colonel Charles McDowell, was in a skirmish at Monk's Corner and in the battle of Kings Mountain, length of this service six months.
The soldier married in 1782 or 1783, Elizabeth, daughter of James Dysart who lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, during the Revolution.
Robert Patton died March 18, 1813 in Burke County, North Carolina, aged then sixty-five years, four months and eight days. He was buried in the burying ground of Drucilla old church, McDowell County, North Carolina.
Elizabeth Patton, the soldier's widow,  was allowed pension on her application executed July 22, 1841, at which time she was a resident of  Burke County, North Carolina.
She died June 9, 1844, aged seventy-eight years, four months and nine days; she was buried beside her husband.
The soldier and his wife had the following children:


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Margaret born January 14, 1785.

Robert born March 1, 1787.

Mary born April 2, 1789.

Elizabeth born July 11, 1791.

James born February 20, 1795.

Charity born May 24, 1796.

Mary Ann born November 4, 1798.

Cynthia born November 8, 1802.

The following children survived their mother. James Patton, Robert Patton; Mary Jeffrys or Jeffers; Margaret Conway; Elizabeth Pearson, Mary Ann Queen or Quinn, Cynthia Hall, and Charity Moore, wife of John Moore.  The above named John Moore was living in McDowell County , North Carolina, in1845,  aged forty-eight years. William Dysart, a brother of soldier's wife, was killed in the battle of Cowens Ford; John Dysart, another brother, was in the battle of Kings Mountain and later moved west; James Dysart, another brother, was born in 1768 and was living in 1841.
In 1840, Samuel Patton was a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina; no relationship between him and the family of
the soldier was stated.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension or bouonty land on file on accouont of the service of Jeremiah Pate.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to the Administrator.

2.
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SECTION.
W.4758


 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. , ................................, 190....

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

[Headings]

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | STATE.

[blank] | 3 mos. | Indian Spy | Capt. William Morrison | N. C.

1780 | 6 mos. | Capt.  of comp. of horse | Col. McDowell | [blank]

Battles, engaged in, Kings Mountain

Residence of soldier at enlistment, -

Date of application for pension, July 22 1841. Her claim was al.

Residence at date of application, Burke Co. N.C.

Age at date of application, She was 75 yrs old

Remarks: Soldier married in 1782 or 1783 to Elizabeth daughter of James Dysart and died in Burke Co. N. C.  March 18, 1813 aged 65 years 4 mos. 8 days. She died in McDowell Co. N. C. June 9, 1844 leaving the following children: Margaret (Conway) b. Jan'y 11 or 14,1785. Robert b. March 1. 1787. Mary (Jeffrey) b. Apr. 2. 1789. Elizabeth (Pearson) b. July 11, 1791. James b. Feb'y 20. 1795. Charity wife of John Moore b May 24. 1796. Mary Ann Quinn or Queen b. Nov. 4. 1798. Cynthia Hall b. Nov. 8. 1802. Her brother William Dysart wa killed in battle of Cowan's Ford.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
1565b3m10-08
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Section.

June 9, 1913.


Mr. H. C. Thompson,
Winchester, Kentucky.

Sir:

In addition to the military history of Robert Patton, W. File No. 4,758, Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his children:
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October 10, 1912.

Mrs. J. S. Hawkins,
Edna, Texas.

Madam:

In addition to the military history of Robert Patton, W. File No. 4,758, Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his children:


Margaret (Conway) -------  b. January 14, 1785.
Robert ------------------------ b. March 1, 1787.
Mary (Jeffrey) ----------------  b.   April 2, 1789.
Elizabeth {Pearson) ----------- b.  July 11, 1791.
James   ------------------------ b. Feb. 20, 1795.
Charity wife of John Moore--- b. May 24, 1796.
Mary Ann (Quinn or Queen)-- b.  Nov. 4, 1798.
Cynthia (Hall) ----------------- b.  Nov. 8, 1802.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Old Fort N. C. 
June 10, 1938

Veterens Administration,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

I shall greatly appreciate it if you will furnish me with any Revolutionary War record that may be in the files from claims made to the United States  for
1 Robert Patton of Burke County N. C. later {McDowell or Buncome Co.}
2 Capt. Thomas Hemphill (Died 1826) of Burke Co., N C. later McDowell Co.

Thanking you for the service.
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Mary M. Greenlee

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United  States Senate

July 25, 1935

Respectfully referred to
General Frank T. Hines
with thanks for such favorable consideration as the communication herewith submitted warrants, and for a report thereon, to accompany return of inclosure.

By direction of 
Davis I. Urke, U.S.S.

SFC 9-2479

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1601 East Broadway,
Columbia, Missouri.
February 15, 1932.


To the Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Veterans Administration.

Dear Sir:

In the old records following the Revolutionary War, will you please tell me if there is anything concerning the following men:
John Christian, Hanover Co., Va.
[note - more]

Robert Patton, Capt -- of McDowell's Regiment, N. C.
[note - OK]

Jeremiah Pate, Lt. - Va.
Matthew Pate, Hanover Co., Va.

I will thank you for any information or attention you can give to my request.
Very truly yours,
Mary Dysart.

Address:

Miss Mary Dysart
1601 East Broadway,
Columbia,
Missouri.

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