Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26329, for John Porter, Virginia
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[printed form with handwritten responses]
(3-1776)
SERVICE
Va.

Porter, John
Roseman

NUMBER
W26329

CONTENTS
This woman also applied for pension as
former widow of John Brady. Va. R. 8358
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{printed form with handwritten responses]
7560
Kentucky
John Porter 
Butler Co in the State of Kentucky
[page cutoff] was a private & Sgt. in the company commanded
Captain Terrel of the Regt Commanded
[page cutoff] Col Scott in the Virginia
f[page cutoff] or 6 months private
18 month Sargeant.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 110 Dollars ----- Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of April
1883 and [illegible] Richd [Richard]
Ellicott Hartford Kentucky

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833      220.00
Semin-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept  55.00
                              [total]                   275.00

(Revolutionary Claim, )
(Act June 7, 1832.       )
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page  22
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John Porter
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John Porter

John Porter
15574

[illegible marks]
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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of
Congress of the 7th of June 1832.

State of Kentucky, )
County of Butler,   )

On this 8th day of October 1832, personally
appeared before the Justice of the County Court of
said County, John Porter a resident in the County of
Butler and state of Kentucky, aged 73 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 June 7th 1832.  That he enlisted
in the Army of the United States in the year 1776, with
Capt. Terrel:  and served in the 5th. Regiment of the
Virginia line, under the following named officers.

That he enlisted in the month of February
1776 under Capt. Henry Terrel, Lieut. J. Goggins, [illegible marks]
Lieut. Thomas McReynolds, Ensign Robert Watkins-
and served in the 5th Regiment of the Virginia line,
commanded by Col. Charles Scott and Col. Josiah
Parker (at different times) said Parker being Lieu.
Col. at the time it was commanded by Col. Scott-
until about May 1776, when he was permitted [illegible] join
Col. Daniel Morgan's rifle regiment, in which 
he served untill [until] February 1778 being two years,
the time of his enlistment.  That he resided in
the county of Prince Edward and State of Virginia
when he entered the service.  That shortly after he
joined Col: Morgan, he marched to Somerset Court
house when the British were stationed, and attacked
the [illegible] guard, and retired.  That a few days
there after, he was again in an attack upon the [illegible]
guard of the British at the same place.  That he was
in [illegible] several attacks made by Col. Morgan as
the British were retreating from Somerset to Amboy,
in one of which he received a wound, which disabled
him from duty for a short time.  That he was also
under Genl. Gates at Burgoynes defeat in September
1777--and under Col. Morgan in a battle at Chestnut
hill about 30 miles from Philadelphia in November
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That in March 1778 he volunteered for a tour
of six months in the militia and marked to Charleston
or the neighborhood of that city.  That about 1st July 1778,
he again enlisted for 18 months, and served as orderly
or first Sergeant, under Lieut: Robert Jewitt, who com-
manded the company, Col. Richard Campbell (who
was killed at the battle of the Eutaw Spring) and 
Major Hawes--and was discharged about first January
1782--having served his full time as Sergeant.  That
he was under Genl. Green in the battle at Guildford
Court house from thence he marched to Camden, and
was in the battle at [illegible]--from then to Ninety Six.
and besieged the first for about a month, when the
enemy received a reinforcement, and we marched
to the High Hills of Santee, and remained there
untill about first September 1781 when we marched
to the Eutaw Spring, and was in the battle at that
place on the 8th of September--and returned to
the High Hills of Santee, untill his time expired.
That he lived in Prince Edward, Virginia, when 
he enlisted for the 18 months.

He hereby relinquishes every claim
whatever to a pension or an annuity, except
the present, and he declares that his name
is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency
of any State.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and
year aforesaid. 
John Porter

And the said Court do hereby declare
their opinion that the above applicant was
a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
James D Hill JPBC

I Robert Morrison clerk of the County 
Court of Butler County in the State of Kentucky,
do hereby certify, that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the
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said Court, in the matter of the application 
of John Potter for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
seal of office, this 8th day of
October 1832.
Robt Morrison clerk
of Butler County Court
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The deposition of Thomas Carson,
taken in the town of Morgantown, in the County
of Butler and State of Kentucky, on the 9th day
of July 1832.  This deponent being of lawful
age, and first duly sworn, deposeth as follows
Question.  How old are you?
Answer.  I am seventy two years old past.
Question.  Were or were you not in the service
of the United States in the Army of the Revolution,
in the Virginia Continental line, and if so,
how long, when, and where stationed, and
who were your Officers?
Answer.  I was.  I enlisted in the Virginia Con-
tinental line in February 1776-- for two years,
under Capt. Tyrrel or Terrel -- in the 5th Regiment,
but in June 1777 -- I was transferd [transferred] to Col. Morgan's 
Regiment of Riflemen.  The 5th Regiment of the
Virginia Continental line, was commanded by
Col. Charles Scott.
Question.  Were or were you not acquainted with
John Potter, and if so, state what you know
of his service, during the above period?
Answer.  I was, we were raised in the same section
in Virginia, and I knew him well.  We
enlisted on the same day.  And I knew that
he served in the 5th Regiment of the Virginia
Continental line from February 1776 untill [until]
June 1777 --when he was transfered [transferred] to Col.
Morgan's regiment in said line, and served
therein untill [until] February 1778 -- making up the
full time of two years, the time of his en-
listment.  He served as a private.
Question.  Do or do you not know, that in the sum-
mer of 1780, he again enlisted in the Continental
Service--and if so, state for what time, and in
what capacity he served.
Answer.  I do.  He enlisted in the summer of 1780
for 18 months, and served as sergeant.  I was
not with him during the whole time, but believe
he served as sergeant his full term of 18
months.  In January 1781, I was in a volunteer
company, and was part of the time with him,
when he served as sergeant in Capt. Jewitt's
company.  I believe that Jewitt was only Lieutenant,
but commanded the company
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Question by John Porter
Do or do you not know that I am the
same identical John Porter of whose service
you mention in the foregoing deposition?
Answer.  Yes, I am certain.
Question. Is or is it not possible that you may
be mistaken in saying that the John Porter
who asked the above question, is the same
identical John Porter, whose service you mention?
Answer.  No, it is not possible.  We were raised
near each other in Virginia, and have lived
near thirty years in the same neighbourhood
in this State.
And further this deponent saith not.
Thomas Carson

State of Kentucky, )
& Butler County,   ) Sot.
This day Thomas Carson personally
appeared before me, and in my presence,
subscribed the foregoing deposition and made
oath thereto in due form.  I do also certify,
that he is a man of respectability and truth,
and to be relied on as such.
Given under my hand, as a Justice
of the Peace in and for said County, this 9th
day of July 1832.
John. M. Austin J.P.B.C.
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State of Kentucky )
Butler County       )  Set.
I Robert Morrison Clerk of the 
County Court of Said County do Certify that
John M. Austin, who Signature is affixed
to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time
time of such act a Justice of the peace in
and for Said County duly Commissioned and
qualified that due faith and credit is
and aught to given to all his official acts as
Such I do also certify that his Signature
to the said certificate is Genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal
of said Court to be affixed at 
Morgantown this 9th day of July
1832
Robert Morrison [page damage]
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[two side page]
[left side, left page damaged]

4230
Kentucky
Roseman Porter
widow of John Porter
Va
who served in the Revolution-
ary war, as a priv. & Sergt
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 110 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
10th day of June 1854
and sent to 
V.S. Hay
Morgantown
Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1858, Page 176 Vol. A
(3E)

[right side]
Widow died Jan 1, 1855 (AB)
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Elijah Porter. S
Affidavit for
Rosaman Porter

V.S. Hay
Morgantown,
Ky:
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Rosamon Porter.s declaration

State of Kentucky
Butler County Set
On this 4th day of
April AD one thousand eight hundred and
fifty four personally appeared before me Samuel
Austin Presiding Judge of the Butler county court
Rosemon Porter a resident of said county the the
State aforesaid aged 87 years who being duly 
sworn according to law doth on her oath make
the following declaration in order to obtain
the benefit of the provisions made by Congress
passed the 3rd day of February 1853 that she is
the widow of John Porter who was a Revolution-
-ary Pensioner at the rate of one hundred and
ten dollars per annum as she is informed
that said John Porter resided in Butler county
Ky at the time of his death, that his Pension
was paid at the agency at Louisville Ky as she is
informed.  She further declares that she was mar-
-ried to the said John Porter on the [blank] day of
November AD 1832 that her husband the aforesaid
John Porter died on the 24th day of September AD
1833 that she was married to him at the time
above stated.  She further swears that she was a
widow at the passage of the act and is still a widow
and that she has never before made application
for a Pension
Rosemon her x mark Porter
Test
V.S. Hay
Sworn to and Subscribed by the said Rosemon
Porter before me on the day and year above
written and I further certify that I admin-
-istered the oath to her to this declaration at
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Rosamon Porter.s declaration

State of Kentucky
Butler County Set
On this 4th day of
April AD one thousand eight hundred and
fifty four personally appeared before me Samuel
Austin Presiding Judge of the Butler county court
Rosemon Porter a resident of said county the the
State aforesaid aged 87 years who being duly 
sworn according to law doth on her oath make
the following declaration in order to obtain
the benefit of the provisions made by Congress
passed the 3rd day of February 1853 that she is
the widow of John Porter who was a Revolution-
-ary Pensioner at the rate of one hundred and
ten dollars per annum as she is informed
that said John Porter resided in Butler county
Ky at the time of his death, that his Pension
was paid at the agency at Louisville Ky as she is
informed.  She further declares that she was mar-
-ried to the said John Porter on the [blank] day of
November AD 1832 that her husband the aforesaid
John Porter died on the 24th day of September AD
1833 that she was married to him at the time
above stated.  She further swears that she was a
widow at the passage of the act and is still a widow
and that she has never before made application
for a Pension
Rosemon her x mark Porter
Test
V.S. Hay
Sworn to and Subscribed by the said Rosemon
Porter before me on the day and year above
written and I further certify that I admin-
-istered the oath to her to this declaration at
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her residence in Butler county that she resides about twelve
miles from the county seat and that she is
unable from age and infirmity to appear in
open court.
Samuel Austin Jdg BCC

State of Kentucky
Butler County Set
On this 5th day of April
AD 1854 personally appeared before the undersigned
Samuel Austin presiding Judge of Butler county
court.  William McKinney James B Hill, Francis
L Berry and Samuel Hill all of whom being of
lawful age and known to me to be credible witnesses
and being duly sworn according to law state that
they are personally acquainted with the above named
Rosemon Porter and know that she is the identical
widow of John Porter deceased, that they lived in
the vicinity where said John Porter lived and died
and were well acquainted with said Porter for many 
years before his death, and know that said John
Porter and Rosemon Porter lived together as hus-
band and wife from the time of their marriage
until the death of said John Porter and passed and
were recognised [recognized] in society as such, they further
state that said John Porter and Rosemon Porter
were married some time in the year 1832 they
cannot recollect the month nor the day of the month
The said James B Hill states that he was present at
the marriage of said John Porter and Rosemon Porter
and was an eye witness to the marriage ceremony
and held a candle while the ceremony was being
performed and Francis L Berry States that he
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was one of the guests at the dinner given by said
John Porter at his residence on the next day after
the marriage and James B Hill says he also was
one of the guests at the same time and said John
Porter introduced the said Rosemon Porter
to the guests on that occasion as his wife and
the said James B Hill further states that the
marriage took place at the residence of said
Rosemon who was previous to said marriage
the widow Brady, her residence was then in
Warren county Kentucky.  The marriage ceremony
was performed by Benjamin Talbot a baptist minister
of the Gospel who died not long after the death
of said John Porter.  [begin words crossed out] They further state [end words crossed out] The said
Samuel Hill states that his best recollection
is that the said John Porter and Rosemon
Porter were married in November 1832.  They all
state that they have no interest in the result of
this application for a Pension
Em McKinney
Francis L Berry
Saml Hill
James. B. Hill
Sworn to and subscribed by the said William McKinney
Francis L Berry Saml Hill and Jas B Hill on the 
on the day and year above written before me
Samuel Austin Jdg BCC
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State of Kentucky  )
Butler County        ) Set
I H. A. James clerk of
the County Court of Said County do Certify that Samuel Austin
whose genuine Signature appears to the within Certificate
is and was at the time of taking the same 
presiding Judge of the said County Court duly Commissioned
and Sworn and that all his official acts as Such are
Entitled to full faith and credit.
In witness whereof I have hereunto 
Set my name and affixed the Seal
of said Court.  This 27: day of May
1854
H A James C.B.C.C.
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State of Kentucky
Butler county Set
On this [blank] day of
[blank] A D 1854 Elijah Porter personally
appeared before the undersigned Obediah Moore
a Justice of the Peace in & for B. County who being first
duly sworn according to law States that he is
a son of John Porter decd who was a Revolution-
-ary Pensioner that said John Porter resided in
Butler County Kentucky at the time of his death
and had resided there many years previous thereto
He further States that he was present at his said
fathers second marriage, that the marriage ceremony
was performed by Benjamin Talbot a Baptist min-
-ister of the Gospel.  That said John Porter.s Second
wife.s name before she married Said John Porter
was Rosemon Brady that she was a widow
that said marriage took place at her residence
in Warren County Kentucky and according
to his first recollection in the fall of the year
1832.  He further States that his said father died
in the fall of 1833.  He further States that said
Rosemon Porter whose name appears to the foregoing
declaration is the identical widow of his said
father the aforesaid John Porter and that she is
still a widow.  He further states that he recollects
very well that he was present at the marriage that
he rode from his father.s residence in Butler county
to the widow Brady.s in Warren county the place
where the marriage took place in company with
his father and the aforesaid Benj Talbott that
he stayed all night__with one of the neighbors in
the vicinity the night of the wedding and then 
rode back to his fathers. residence the next day
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in company with his father and his new wife
that his father and the aforesaid Rosemon lived 
together and passed in society as husband and
wife from that time till his death.  He further
States Benj Talbott died not long after his father
died and that said Talbott lived in Butler
County at least 25 miles from the county seat
of Warren and that said Talbott was quite an
old man when he married his father and the 
Said Rosemon, in this way he accounts for said
Talbott.s failure to return the marriage License
to the office from which they issued.  He makes
these Statements for the purpose of enabling the said
Rosemon Porter to obtain a pension under
the act of Congress passed the 3d day of February
1853 and he further states that he has no interest
in the result of this application.
Elijah Porter

Sworn to and Subscribed by the said Elijah 
Porter before me the date above written and I further
certify that said affiant is known to me to
be a credible witness
Obaadiah Moore J.P.B.C
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State of Kentucky
Butler county Set.  I H A James Clerk of the
County Court of said County do Certify that Obediah Moore, whose
genuine Signature appears to the within and foregoing Certifi-
cate, is, and was at the time of making and Signing the
Same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and
for Said County, duly Commissioned and Sworn, and 
that all his Official Acts as such, are Entitled to full
faith and credit:
In Witness whereof I have hereto
Set my name and affixed the Seal
of Said Court.  This 27th day of May
1854
H. A. James C.B.C.C.
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15574
John Porter
Kentucky
for 1776 private for
Sergt 2 yrs
Va Contl Roll

Pr.       6 mo    -- $20
Sergt 18 mo          90
           [total]        110
        on Roll as Sergt
& as a Private      

Richd Elliott
Hartford K
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[printed form with handwritten additions]

BRIEF in the case of John Porter
County of Butler in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court

2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [no response]

3.  How old is he? 73

4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[4 columns]
[first column]
Period.
Va line
[row 1]
enlisted in 1776
[row 2]
Vol--1778
[row 3]
enlisted "[1778]

[second column]
Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days
[row 1]
2------
[row 2]
not stated -------
[row 3]
1    6  ------

[third column]
Rank.
As a
[row 1]
Private
[row 2]
" [private]
[row 3]
orderly
Sergeant

[fourth column]
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
[row 1]
Gen. Gates, Morgan Green
Capt Terrel, Col. Chs. Scott
{row 2]
[lined drawn through the row]
[row 3]
Lieut. Jewett, Col. Campbell
Major Hawes

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  Burgoyne's defeat, Chestnutt Hill, Guilford, Camden & Eutaw

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

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

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

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Chs W. Forrest
Examining Clerk.
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September 15, 1957

JOHN PORTER
W. 26329
BA-J/MLB

[handwritten across the top]
Whenever this 
record of John Porter
is requested, send also 
the rec. of John Brady
R.8353--they
both mat. the
same person

Mrs. W. P. Drake
1239 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Dear Madam:
the data which follow were obtained from pension claim, W. 20339,
based upon service of John Porter in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John
Porter are not given.

While a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia, John Porter
enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows: from
February, 1776, as private in Captain Henry Terrell's Company, Colonels
Charles Scott's and Josiah Parker's regiment, was transferred in May or
June, 1777, to Colonel Daniel Morgan's regiment and served to February,
1778, and was in the battles of Burgoyne's defeat and Chestnut Hill;
from March, 1778, six months, names of officers not stated; from the
summer of 1780, eighteen months as orderly sergeant under Lieutenant
Robert Jewett in Colonel Richard Campbell's regiment and was in the
battles of Guilford, Camden, Siege of Ninety Six, battle of Eutaw
Springs and served to January 1, 1782.

John Porter was allowed pension on his application executed
October 8, 1832, while a resident of Butler County, Kentucky, aged
seventy-three years. He died there September 24, 1833.

The soldier married in the fall of 1832, in Warren County, Kentucky,
Roseman Brady, widow of John Brady who died in August, 1824.

Roseman Porter was allowed pension [begin handwritten insert] for ser. of her husband, John Porter add next time [end handwritten insert] on her application executed
executed April 4, 1854, at the age of eighty-seven years while living in
Butler County, Kentucky. She died January 1, 1855.

Elijah Porter, son of John Porter by a former wife whose name was
not given, made affidavit in Butler County, Kentucky, in behalf of
soldier's widow, Roseman, in 1854; his age was not stated.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[left side]
[page damage] 1909, feb.11.Hist.- to Mrs. Jas.
W. Noel A.E,W,
1919 Janu.14. Hist to Mrs. C.C. Thach. c [with slash through it]
1929.Jan.12. Hist to Mrs. J. H. Reedy [illegible initials]
1937.Aug 19-Mrs. H.P. Drake adv. real co [page damage]
photos and that his $1.00 would be ref [page damage]
See his letter re Henry Grider, W.8874 [illegible]
1937Sept15 Hist. to Mrs. W. P. Drake (Rec corresp.
clm. of Henry Grider, W.8874) [illegible initials]

[right side]
Revy WIDOW, &c.
26329
Roseman Porter
Wid. of
John Porter
Sergt. Rev. War

Act Feb. 3rd 1863
Index: Vol [blank], Page {blank]

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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[date stamp]
Record
Feb
1
1909
Division
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[date stamp]
FIRST
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
FEB 1 1909
U.S.
PENSION OFFICE

Pine Bluff, Ark.
Jan. 29, 1909

J. H Davenport,
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly inform
me if one John Porter from
Culpeper Co. Va. received a
pension.  He served as a private
in Capt. William Fowlers Co.
5th Virginia Regiment of Foot
commanded by Colonel Josiah
Parker Revolutionary War.
He enlisted Feb. 11, 1776, to serve
three years, and on the pay roll
for Feb. 1778, the following remarks
appears:  Discharged 1 [illegible] inclu-
ding 20 days allowed for traveling
home.  He married Jane Smith
in Jan. 17, 1785.  Their children
were as follows.  
[right side]
Elizabeth Porter
Roly Smith Porter
John Porter
Thomas Porter
Nancy Porter
Willie Porter
Mary Porter
Lucy Porter.
[left side]
John Porter after
service lived in Ky. 
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs. James W.) Julia Mc A Noel
Regent John Mc Almont
Chapter D. A. R.
216 E. Sixth Ave., Pine Bluff Ark.
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[left side]
John Porter, Act 1832, $110 per annum
Died 24 Sept 1833, paid
F Burt
Director

[right side}]
Pension Office
$110 6” June 1854.
24033
Sir:
Please Certify the
time to which the within 
named pensioner was paid.
or the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
S. Cole

For the Commissioner

[illegible]

Francis Burt Esqr
[illegible]
Page 28

J. L. Edwards Esqr
War Department
Washington
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[illegible left corner]


Hartford, Ky. 11th October 1832
 J. L. Edwards, Esqr.

Sir
In transmitting the accom-
panying applications for pensions, altho
no remark of mine can have any influence
in the decision of the Department upon 
them, yet permit me to make an observa-
tion.
John Porter.
In this case I presume there can
be no doubt, as his name will be found
in the Army Register--both as a private and
Sergeant.
Thomas Carson.
There can be no doubt as to this
case, altho when at Richmond last August,
I could not find his name there.  He served
with John Porter, and I found, on the same
page with his name, Thomas Cason, which
may have been intended for him, omitting
the letter, r.
John Sorrels
Former applications have been made
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in this case, and I presume you have
the proof in your department.  He believes
that he can prove 10 months service, certain.
William Beesley,
I was applied to by this man, an
entire stranger, to prepare his application,
but since I done so, I have heard doubts
expressed by some of his countrymen--whether
he is entitled to any pension.
There is old man living near
here who was in the militia at the battle
of the Cowpens in January 1781, under Genl.
Morgan __ who received a ball in his right elbow,
which has rendered that arm almost entirely
useless ever since.  Is he entitled to a pension?
and what amount? And when would it commence?
and what proof would be required? He
believes that he can prove that he was into
the service--and returned home wounded_ but 
cannot prove it by an eye witness.  Those who
have known him for thirty give years have
no doubt as to the fact.  He would be entitled
to a pension under the later law of Congress, but
it would be small--not having served two years.
Your obt. srt.
Richd Elliott
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[illegible left corner]
rief in the case of Roseman Porter, widow of John,
Butler County and State of Ky:
act 3d Feby 1853.

Claim, ("original,") [or "for increase" is crossed out]

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 
7" June. 1832.
Marriage proven by two witnesses
present at the same & three who testify to
personal reputation of marriage & Cohabitation
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what? [blank]

Name and residence of Agent
V. S. Hay. Esqr.
Morgantown, Ky:

S. C. Boynton
Examining Clerk.
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[illegible]
[printed form handwritten responses]
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
John Porter which require
further proof or explanation

I.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  yes
III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?  [blank]
IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?  yes
V.  [star symbol} Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout [amount] of pension
he is entitled?  yes
VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  yes
VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of 
June 7, 1832?  yes
VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?  yes
IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?  yes
X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed?  And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?  yes
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[printed form, handwritten responses]
2
XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolu-
tionary service?  No
XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtain-
ing it?  No
XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtain the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  witness
XIV.  [cross symbol] If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses as to his service?  yes
If he has produced direct proof as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?  yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct? yes
XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI.  [double bar cross] Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recol-
lection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ---
year ----- months, and ------- days, I served as a ------- For ------ months
and ----- days, I served as a -----; and for such service I claim a pension.
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[printed form, handwritten responses]
3
It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the
pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase [begin italics] about three or four months [end italics] is too in-
definite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration in highly objection-
able.  It must in every case be clearly shewn [shown] under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not em-
ployed in any civil pursuit.
[cross symbol] QUERE XIV. [begin italics] Proof of Service. [end italics]
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must
prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of
the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magis-
trate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[double bar cross symbol] QUERE XVI.  [begin italics] Mode of authenticating papers. [end italics]
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the cer-
tificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
[pointing hand symbol] In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the
certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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State of Kentucky
Butler County, Set December term 1833
On motion of Rosamon Porter widow of John
Porter decd and it appearing to the Satisfaction of
the court by the oaths of William Carson and Francis
Berry that John Porter late a pensioner of the
United States departed this life on the 24th day
of September 1833 and that the said John Porter
was the identical person named on an original
Certificate now have shown to the court bearing
date 2nd day of April 1833 Signed Lewis Cass
Secretary of War granting to said John
Porter a pension of one hundred and ten
dollars per annum and numbered 7360 - and
it was further shown to the satisfaction of
the court that Rosamon Porter is the widow
of said John Porter decd and She is now living

A copy test
H. A. James CBCC
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September 15, 1937
JOHN BRADY, R. 8353
HENRY GRIDER, W. [illegible]
JOHN PORTER, W.26329
BA-J/[illegible];MLB

Mrs. W. P. Drake
1239 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your marginal note on letter from this office
of August 19, 1937, in which you state that, if the photostatic copies
of papers on file in Revolutionary War claims for pension, Henry Grider,
W. [illegible], and John Porter, W. 26329, cannot be made for fifty cents
each, your check is to be returned and official reports furnished.

The number of pages in claims for pension very materially. The
cost of copies in the two claims cited would be, as previously quoted,
$21.50. It is assumed that you have received your refund of $1.00.

You are furnished herewith, after a very careful examination of
all the pension papers, the records of the two soldiers named above and
their widows also, the record of John Brady, first husband of Rosamon
Porter, as found in pension claim, R  8353, based upon his service in
the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Rev. & 1812
Wars Section
W.26329-John Porter
R. 8353-John Brady.
AWF/eel

January 12, 1929

Mrs. J. J. Reedy
601 W. Oregon Street
Urbana, Illinois

Madam:

I advise you that from the records of this bureau
it appears that John Porter, while residing in Prince Ed-
ward County, Virginia, enlisted and served with the Vir-
ginia Troops as follows:
From February, 1776, as private in Captain Henry
Terrell's Company, Colonels Charles Scott's and Josiah
Parkers Regiment, was transferred in May or June, 1777,
to Colonel Daniel Morgan's Regiment and served to Feb-
ruary, 1778 and was in the battles of Burgoyne's Defeat
and Chestnut Hill; from arch, 1778, six months, officers
names not stated; from the summer of 1780, eighteen months
as orderly sergeant under Lieutenant Robert Jewett in
Colonel Richard Campbell's Regiment and was in the bat-
tles of Guilford, Camden, Siege of Ninety-Six and battle 
of Eutaw Springs and served to January 1, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
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October 8, 1832, at which time he was living in Butler
County, Kentucky, aged seventy-three years.  He died
there, September 24, 1833.
The soldier married in the fall of 1832, in Warren
County, Kentucky, Roseman (she was a sister of John Butt),
widow of John Brady, who died in August, 1824.
She was allowed pension on account of the services
of John Porter on her application executed, April 4, 1854,
at which time she was living in Butler County, Kentucky,
aged eighty-seven years.  [handwritten note follows] She died Jan 1. 1855 (AB)
Elijah, soldier's son by a former wife, her name is
not given, was living in 1854.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Urbana, Ill, Mar 28, 1928.
601 W. Oregon St.

U.S. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-
Would you be so kind as to send me
an official statement of any record you may
have, including places of residence, date of death
etc of John Porter, of Prince Edward Co, Virginia
who fought in Virginia Army during the Revolu-
tionary War and later moved to Butler Co. Ky., and
who received a pension, I believe.  I am very
anxious to have such a statement as soon as
possible.  Thanking you for your kindness
I am,
very sincerely,
Mrs. J. H. Reedy. 

[date stamp]
MAR
U. 30 S.
1928
OFFICE
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[printed letterhead]
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
AUBURN, ALABAMA
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
CHAS. C. THACH, M.A., LL. D., PRESIDENT
O. L. SHI, B.S., C.E., REGISTRAR

Rev Sec
[illegible]
Jun. 1st, 1919.

[date stamp]
PENSION 
N
JAN
U 6 S
1919
OFFICE

Record and Pension Office:--
Dear Sirs:--
Will you kindly give me information
on following points.
111x [illegible] the Revolutionary record of John Porter,
who was a private in 5th Va. Regt. of [illegible]
commanded by Col. Josiah Parker.   I wish to
know on what date he was drafted, how long [word crossed out]
was his service, from what county he was drafted,
and any other information, as complete & send
as possible.  
(2) The record of John Porter's son, [illegible] Porter, who
was lieut. of a Company. I would like to get Regt.
and name of Commanding Officer, also date of his
draft, length of service, county from he was drafted 
and any other information.

(3)  The record of Oliver Porter, born 1760-died 1838,
John, as a lad, was a private in his brother
Tom Porter's Company.  I wish date of his draft,
length of Service and from what county drafted.
Are [illegible] of there were from Va. 

(4) The record of Douglas Watson of Va.  (over)
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& Oliver Porter and Douglas Watson were given
land grants in Ga. for their Revolutionary Service
& would like to know where there [their] land grants were located
and of how they [illegible], and when grantee.

(5) the record of John Burwell (1746-1788), who was a
private in Capt. Tom Taylor's Company--2nd
Va--Regt. commanded by Christian Febiger
& wish to know when he was drafted, how long
was his service, and from what county he was
drafted and any other information
Thanking you in advance for your kindness.
I remain [illegible] servt.,
Mrs. C.C. Thach,
Ala. Polytechnic Institute,
Auburn, Ala.

[date stamp]
PENSION
N
JAN
U. 6  S.
1919
OFFICE
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2 pre: 3 ref & Co: 24" Sept. 33
{illegible]
"Boynton"
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of John Brady who died in Aug 1824 (these additions made from papers in
R. File 8353 John Brady)
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[page damage] tory of John Porter
[page damage] you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (and his widow's) application for pen_
sion on file in this Bureau.
W. File 26329.R.8353 John Brady

[table with 5 columns]
[first column title]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
[1st line]
Febry 1776
[2nd line]
[blank]
[3rd line]
Trans. June [inserted above] May 1777
[4th line]
Mar. 1778
[5th line]
18 mos. 
[insertion to side of 5th line]
Jul 1780

[2nd column title]
LENGTH OF 
SERVICE.
[1st line]
to May 1777
[2nd line]
[blank]
[3rd line]
to Feb. 1778
[4th line]
6 mos.
[5th line]
to Jan.1,1782

[3rd column title]
RANK.
[1st line]
Pri.
[2nd line]
[blank]
[3rd line}
--
[4th line]
--
[5th line]
orderly or
1st sgt.

[4 column title]
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
[sub column title]
CAPTAIN.
[1st line]
Henry Terrell
[2nd line]
[blank]
[3rd line]
--------
[4th line]
officers names not stated
[5th line]
Lieut. Robert Jewett
[sub column title]
COLONEL.
[1st line]
Charles Scott
[2nd line]
Josiah Parker
blank
[5th line]
Richard Campbell

[5th column title]
STATE.
[1st line]
["5 Va." is lined through]
[2nd line]
" [ditto marks]
[3rd line]
Va
[4th line]
" [ditto marks]
[5th line]
" [ditto marks]
[end of table]

Battles engaged in, Oct. 77 Burgoyne's defeat, Dec. 77 Chestnut Hill, Mch 81 Guilford, Apr 81, Camden, May 81 Ninety-six and Sept 81 Eutaw Springs
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Prince Edward Co., Va
Date of application for pension, Oct. 8, 1832.  His clm. was allowed
Residence at date of application, Butler Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, 73 years.  He died Sept 24, 1833 in Butler Co., Ky.
Remarks: 
Sol. married in Warren Co Ky ['fall" is lined through] Oct. Nov. of 1832 Roseman Sister of John Butt ["Brady, a" is lined through] widow, over 
She was allowed pension on [illegible] of sev of John Porter an application executed April 4, 1854 while a resident of 
Butler Co., Ky. aged 87 years; Elijah, soldier's son by a former wife whose name is not given, was alive in  
1854.  ['no further data as to family." has been lined through]
Very respectfully,
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State of Kentucky
Warren County Set On this 20th day of April A D 1854
Charles E Blewett personally appeared before the
undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said
county & state aforesaid who being Sworn according to law
and known to be a credible witness doth on his oath state
that he is Clerk of the Warren county court that he
has made diligent search and can find no record
evidence of the marriage of John Porter and the widow
Rosemun Brady he further states that it has
been the practice in said office not to keep any record of
of the issuing of marriage license the only record which 
was kept in this office of marriages is to record the
return of the minister of the Gospel who performs the
marriage ceremony so that if the minister failed to
return the marriage License there is no record
at all kept in this office of the marriages
which have heretofore taken place in this county
he further state that the ministers of the Gospel
were very remiss in performing their duty that it is by
no means uncommon to find no return made by them
to this office consequently many marriages have taken
place in this county of which no record can be found
C. E. Blewett
Sworn to and Subscribed by the said Charles E Ble-
wett before me the day and year above written.
J M Donaldson J.P.
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State of Kentucky
Warren County set--I Charles E Blewett clerk of
the county court of said county do certify that J M
Donaldson whose genuine Signature appears to the
within certificate, is now and was at the time of
signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for Warren County duly elected
Commissioned and qualified as such
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
seal of office this 20th day of April 1854
C. E. Blewett