Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8662, David Denton, Va.
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Service Va.
Denton, David 
Rachael or Rachel 
Number W. 8662
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Kentucky 4740
David Denton
of Barren in the State of Ky:
who was a pri: in the compy commanded by Captain Jewett of the Regt commanded by Col: Richardson in the Va: line for 4 years from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of Jan: 33 
and sent Hon: C. Tompkins. House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 40
$160
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk,
Book D Vol. 9 Page 36.

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4th March to 18 May 1838. Agt Notified 18 Oct 1839.
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Kentucky 1816 Red.
Rachel Denton
widow of David Denton
Va
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to James Murrell
Glasgow, Ken.
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 167.
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David Denton's
Declaration
for a Pension
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State of Kentucky, County & Circuit of Barren Sct.
On this 26th day of September 1832, personally appeared before the Judge of the Barren Circuit Court in open Court, David Denton a resident in the County of Barren aged 77 years the 25th of December next, 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 March 1776, for the term of three years, under Captain Mat Duit or Jewitt Lieutenant Robert Duit, Ensign Hadson Martin, & first Sergeant Francis Tolliver, in the County of Albemarle, Virginia, in the 7th Virginia Regiment under command of Col. Holt Richardson, & in General - Woodfords Brigade. At the time he entered the service he lived in the County of Albemarle State of Virginia. He was in the battle of Brandywine in 1777, where he was wounded in the thigh, & afterwards went to Chestnut Hill where he was in a small battle or rather a Skirmish. He served out the 3 years, & was discharged at Peters burgh Virginia, his discharge was signed by Abram Buford, and is now lost.
He then went as a substitute to Charles Denton his brother who was sick, in the Virginia Militia and marched to Hampton, thence to Portsmouth, thence to Cabin point on the south side of James River, where he lay until his time expired, & then went to Peters burgh & was there discharged. During this time of service which lasted 12 months, he was under the command of Col. Nailer, Capt. John Henderson, Major Bois, & in the 17th Regiment, & General Nelson's Brigade; he obtained a Discharge at Petersburgh signed by Col. Nailer, but he cannot now say what it has become of it, but thinks it is lost.
He then went home, & was, about 3 months after his return, drafted in the Militia, & then went and enlisted during the war in Col. Whites light horse company at Burdonary Louisa County Virginia & served 10 months; he during this tour marched to the south with the intention of joining Genl. Green at ninety six, but hearing that Green had defeated the enemy, went to the Round O. in North Carolina on Pendee, at which place he lay for about two weeks. An express came there to the troops to which he belonged that Genl. Washington had besieged Cornwallis in York, & that he, together with the troops hastened with all diligence to that place. He arrived at York before Cornwallis & his troops, but he was on the Gloster side of the River. He then went with the prisoners to Winchester Barracks
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and in March afterwards was discharged at Louisa Court House HIs Discharge at this place was signed by Col. White, but he is now unable to say what has become of it, as he never expected to have any use either for this or any other of his Discharge. During his aforesaid term of service, he was acquainted with Col. Holt Richardson, Col. Abram Buford, Genl. Washington, Genl. Scott, Genl. Green, Genl. Lafayette & many others. He has now d
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=volution and that we concur in that opinion

I Richard Garnett clerk of the circuit court of Barren County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of David Denton for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my Office this 26th day of September 1832
Richard Garnett CBCC
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David Denton was borned to [illegible] the 17 June 1791
Thomas Denton the Son of Rachel and David Denton was Born on friday the ninth of november 1792
John Denton the Son of Rachel and David Denton was Born the twenty first day of february 1795
Mary denton the Daughter of Rachel and David Denton was Born Saturday the first day of october 1796
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William Denton the son of Rachel and David Denton was Born on thursday the Eighteenth of July 1799
Leah Denton the Daughter of Rachel and David Denton was Born on thursday the twenty fifth of June 1801
Arnoyld Denton the son of Rachel and David Denton was Born the twenty ninth day of april 1803
Agness Denton the Daughter of Rachel and David Denton was Born on Thursday the thirtieth day of January 1806
Charles Denton the son of Rachel and David Denton was Born the twenty ninth day of October 1807
Isaac Denton the son of Rachel and David Denton was Born on the 9 of janewary 18010
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State of Kentucky Barren County Sct July Term 1839
Satisfactory proof was this day made in open Court by the Oath of Matthias Lair and David Warren resident citizens of Barren County that David Denton late a pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 18th day of May 1838 and that he was the identical David Denton named in an original certificate now here shown to the Court dated the 28th day of January 1833 signed by Lew Cass Secretary of War and numbered 4740 granting to the said David Denton a pension of eighty dollars per annum and it was further proven to the satisfaction of the Court that Rachel Denton is the widow of the said David Denton and is still living and resides in Barren County that they have been acquainted with the said David Denton now deceased and the said Rachel Denton for upwards of thirty years last past.
I certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the record in my office Given under my hand this 6th day of May 1840.
T J Helen
clerk of the Court of Barren County
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State of Kentucky
Barren County, Sct
On this the 5th day of May 1840, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Rachael Denton, a resident of said County and State aged sixty eight 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 provision made by the act of Congress passd. July 7th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows" 
That she is the widow of David Denton, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, she further Declares, that she was married to the said David Denton on the 17th day of June, 1791 in the County of Fayette and state of Kentucky, and that her aforesaid husband David Denton died on the 18th day of May 1838. in the County of Barren & state aforesaid, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, To wit, on the 17th day of June 1791 as above stated, she further Declares that she knows of no person by whom she can prove the time of her marriage, and that the family record of her deceased husband, hereto annexed is the only evidence that she has to establish the time of her marriage-
Subscribed and sworn to Rachael Denton
before me the day and date x her mark
first above written
James Murrell J.P.B.C.
State of Kentucky Barren County sct.
Charles Denton this day personally appeared before me and made oath that the family record hereto attached from which the following is a true extract "David Denton was married to Rachael Denton The 17. June 1791." in the true original family record of David Denton deceased the husband of Rachael Denton,
subscribed & sworn before me Charles Denton
this 5th May 1840. James Murrell JPBC
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State of Kentucky
Barren County Sct
I James Murrell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify, That I have been acquainted with Rachael Denton and her husband (David Denton now decd.) for upwards of twenty years and that they were a are reputable citizens of Barren County & sustained good character, and that Rachael Denton is the widow of said David Denton decd. who was a pensioner of the United States, and recd. a pension of Eighty Dollars per Annum up to the time of his death - and that the family record hereto attached is the same that is refered to in the affidavit of Charles Denton on the other side and that said record was cut or taken from the Bible in my presence, and that said Charles Denton is a reputable Citizen of Barren County and entitled to full credit when upon oath, and that Rachael Denton from age and bodily infirmities is unable to attend Court to make this her Declaration
Given under my hand this 5th day of May 1740
James Murrell JPBC
State of Kentucky Barren County Sct
I Thomas  Helen Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that James Murrell is a magistrate as above that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 6th day of May 1840
T J Helen CBCC
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David Denton
from 1776 private
4 years
$80.

On Roll
admit if on Va Roll
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BRIEF in the case of David Denton
County of Barren in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declara5ion made before a Court or a Judge?  Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? --
3. How old is he? 77
4. State his service, as directed in he form annexed.

Period.   }   Duration of Service.   }   Rank.   }   Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
enlisted in 1775 March   |   3 Years   |   As a private   |   Gen.  Capt Mat Dint or Jewett, 7th Va. Reg'mt. Col Hold Richardson
Sub.   |   1 Year   |   "   |   Gen Woodford = Capt J. Henderson Col Nailer
drafted   |   10 months   |  Major Bois 17th ref'mt. Gen. Nelson Col. White, Gen. Washington.
5. In what battles was he engaged?  Brandywine, Yorktown
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Albemare [sic] Cty. Va.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  [marked out: Not] witness
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

F. Waugh  Examining Clerk.
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aw  Rev & 1812 War Section.   m.d.g

September 21, 1926

Mrs. W. L. Kline,
535 Clara Avenue,
St. Louis, Missouri.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W-8662, it appears that David Denton was born December 25, 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While residing there he enlisted in March 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain Mat Jouett's Company, Colonels Holt Richardson and Abram Buford's Virginia Regiment. He was wounded in the thigh at the battle of Brandywine.  He was also engaged in the battle of Chestnut Hill.
He then substituted [marked out: from\ for his brother Charles, and served twelve months in Captain John Henderson's Company, Colonel Nailer's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in 1781 and served ten months in Colonel White's Corps of Light Horse and was at the surrender of Cornwallis.
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He was allowed pension on his application executed September 26, 1832 while residing in Barren County, Kentucky.  He died there May 18, 1838.
He married June 17, 1791 in Fayette County, Kentucky Rachel, (maiden name not stated). She was allowed pension on her application executed May 5, 1840 while residing in Barren County, Kentucky, aged sixty-eight years.
Their children were:
Thomas born November 9, 1792
John  " February 21, 1795
Mary  "  October 1, 1796
William  "  July 18, 1799
Leah  "  June 25, 1801
Arnoyld " April 29, 1803
Agnes " January 30, 1806
Charles  "  October 29, 1807
Isaac  "  January 9, 1810
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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2155
R. Denton
$80 per ann

James Murrell
Glasgow Ken
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State of Kentucky Barren County 
On this the 11th day of April 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Rachael Denton, a resident of Barren County Kentucky aged Seventy three years who being first duly sworn in according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of David Denton, who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, that she received a pension under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 of Eighty Dollars per annum, she further declares that she is still a Widow and resides in the County of Barren and State of Kentucky 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written James Munell J. ⎬ --- Rachael Denton State of Kentucky Barren County I do hereby certify that Rachael Denton who signed the above Declaration, is personally known to me that ┃ she signed and swore to the same before me & in my presence ┃ on the day & date therein mentioned that she is the identical Rachael Denton who drew a pension of Eighty Dollars under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, and that she is still a widow and resides in the County of Barren & State of Kentucky Given under my hand this 28th day of April 1843. James Munell J.P. M
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State of Kentucky}
Barren County Sct}
I Thomaas J. Helen clerk of the Court of Barren County certify that James Murrell is a magistrate as above and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have 
hereto affixed my Seal of office 
and Subscribed my name this 13th
day of June 1843.
Tho: J: Helen  CBCC
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5424
Kentucky
Rachel Denton,
widow of David Denton,
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832,
and who died on the 18th May 1838
of Barren in the State of Kentucky,
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Jewett of the Regt: commanded 
by Col: Richardson in the Virginia
line for 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 80. Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of May 
1849, & sent to [markd out: and] Hon. J. R. Underwood
House of Representatives  {marked out: Ho: Reps:]
Arrears to the 4th of March 1849. $320.00
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Sept: '40  40.00
$360.00
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by Wm. C. Zantzinger Clerk, 
Book A Vol. 2 Page 213
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State of Kentucky Barren County Sct  1749
For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "An act for the benefit of Certain surviving officers & soldiers of the army of the R3evolution approved the 15th of May 1828 I David Denton of the County & State afs'd do hereby declare that I enlisted in the continental line of the army of the Revolution for & during the War and Continued in its service until its termination at which period I was a private in Col. William Whites core [sic] or company of light horse. I did not get a certificate for Eighty dollars under the resolve of Congress passed the 15th day of May 1778 I have never received any pension of any kind, from the United States
David  his mark  Denton
Subscribed & sworn to
before me a justice of the peace in & 
for the County & State afsd on this
19th day of January 1829.

Know all men by these presents that I David Denton of the County of Barren & State of Kentucky do hereby constitute & appoint the Hon. Joel Yancey my true & lawful attorney with a power of substitution, for me & in my name to receive from the United States the amount of pay now due to me under the Act for the relief of certain surviving soldier & officers of the Revolution.
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approved the 15th of May 1828 as a private in the trooper corps of Colo. William White of the line of the Army of the revolution. Witness is my hand & seal this 19th day of January 1829.  
David  his mark  Denton  {seal}
Signed & delivered in the presence of me the day afr'd.

Before me a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Barren & state of Kentucky David Denton whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of Attorney this day personally acknowledged the same to be his act & deed Witness my hand this 19th day of January 1829.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 2d, 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of David Denton, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars [marked out: and ___ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, to the 18th May, 1838, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Cmomissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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BRIEF objection to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Denton 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? __
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes
V.  *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 [sic] 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 that 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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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 revolutionary service?  No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not bee produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  No
XIII. If the applicant has not documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  a witness
XIV. +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?  No 
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? {marked out: Yes} No
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. ++Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  yes
SVII> Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  And, if not, which of them is not so answered?  Yes

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 recollection 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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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
+QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 be [sic] belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
++QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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7023  May 16. 1826
[illegible]
Ken
July 7. 1838
Denton

Hon J. R. Underwood
HR

Underwood
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
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Sir
Your attention is requested to the enclosed Pension claim. I know Mrs Denton I knew her deceased husband I know her son Charles whose affidavit is among the papers & state that the parties are reputable & entitled to credit
Respectfully
J. R. Underwood
May 15th 1840

J. L Edwards Esqr
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O W  Wid 
#8662
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David Denton 
Va. Line
Rob.

Kentucky
Exd- Inval.

" Old books- Susp. & Ky. S.

Wid., file #8,662

Not allowed

Act-1828
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David Denton
husband of Rachel
Act 7 June 32
" Act - 43

V Ellis Atty

Nov 17

Ex by Mr. Ellis
Nov-29-51
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Know all men by these presents that I David B. Denton a party interested in the claim herein mentioned do hereby constitute and appoint Vespasian Ellis of Washington City, my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of David Denton for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension, that may be due, and I hereby authorize my said Agent and Attorney to Examine the papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Departments at Washington City or Elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim and to all things that I might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said Agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand & Seal this 30 day of October 1851.
David B Denton {seal}

State of Kentucky}
County of Barren}  ss
Be it known that on this 30 day of October 1851 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County, personally appeared David B Denton and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned, and also made oath that he is a party directly interested in the claim.
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above mentioned as a claimant.
Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid.
B. Lawless J P B C

State of Kentucky}
County of Barren } ss
I Travis Cockrill Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do Certify that B Lawless Esq before whom the foregoing papers were executed was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the name thereto subscribed is his signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal this 30th day of October 1851
Travis Cockrill CBCC
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Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
16 Oct 1829

David Denton of ___ in the county of Barren in the State of Kentucky has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination at which period he was a Private in captain __ 's company, in Col Whites regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was no on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary.
F. A. Dickins

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Third Auditor's Office,
16th October 1829

{marked out: It appears by the records in this office that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to __ in the ___ 
It further appears that David Denton is not now on the pension list of [marked out: the] any agency, and has not been so since the 3d March 1826.
The name of David Denton cannot be found among those of the Virginia line, to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars, were issued.
Peter Hagner Aud.
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War Department
Bounty Land Office
Oct. 17, 1829
The name of David Denton cannot be found on the Records of the Virginia line, on file in this office, among those who acquired a right to Bounty Land, or, to whom a Land Warrant has issued.
Wm Gordon

General Law Office 19 October 1829
The name of David Denton does not appear on the List of Warrants issued by the Register of the Law Office at Richmond Va. as far as they have been rec'd.
G W Grisham
[illegible]

Gen'l Land Office.
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State of Kentucky Barren County Sc.
This day personally appeared before me the Subscribed a Justice of the peace in and for Barren County William Brown and made oath that David Denton was a regular Soldier in the service of the congress of the United States, that he has reason to believe that he enlisted in the service for the term of three years, & was commanded by Cap't Mate Jouett, whose company was attached to the 7th Virginia Regiment, which regiment was soon commanded by Col'o. Holt Richardson, and was part of the Brigade Commanded by Gen. Woodford. After some severe losses this company was attached to Col'o. Abram Bufords regiment, for the purpose of completing a new regiment, and further the said Brown saith that the above named David Denton is the same person who he hath seen in the service of the United States, Sworn to before me this 26th Day of January 1830
Tho's. S. Denton JPBC
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I William Logan Clerk of the County Court of Barren County do hereby certify that Thomas Denton who has signed the within Affidavit, is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Barren & that his acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit. Given under my hand this 25th Sept. 1832.

William Brown
Deposition
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David Denton Ken: Act 7 June 1832
to what time paid?
Pen: Office

died 1838
$80  May 21. 1849
Died 18 May 1838 paid to that [illegible]
JH
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7023
Rachel Denton
of David
Kentucky
admitted
Pr 2 yrs $80.-
Cap Jewett Col. Richardson Va.
died 18th May 1838
Act 7 July 1838
Hon. J. R. Underwood
H. R.
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Pension Agency Office
Pennington Ky 23 Octo 1840

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
Rachel Denton a pensioner under the Act of July 7th 1838 and subscribed on the role since 4 March 1840 (at rate of $80 per annum commencing on the 4 March 1826) has produced to me her certificate a copy of which you will find on reference to my last quarterly account voucher no. 765.  On which I find that she is allowed a pension at the rate of $80 per annum Commencing on the 4 March 1836, And in the face of which I also find it recited that here husband David Denton depar5teed this life on the 18 day of May 1838. Believing therefore that a mistake had occurred in the Certificate as to the time of the commencement of the pension I refused to pay more than from this 18 day of May 1838. the day of the death of the husband. I have to request of you instructions whether I shall pay the balance appearing on the Certificate to be due her from the 4th of March 1836 to May 18, 1838. If i have acted right in withholding this payment I must desire from the Department a new Certificate to be given up to Mrs Denton in lieu of this one she now holds, on such permanent instructions in relation to here case as will here after relieve my from embarrassment.
Very Resptect'y
Your Obt St
James A. Grinstead
Pension Agent
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
Washington, D. C. , ____, 19 __

W. F. 8662

In reply to your request of ____, received ____ for a statement of the military history of David Denton 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.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OF APPOINTMENT.   |   LENGTH OF SERVICE.   |   RANK.   |   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED   |   STATE.
Mch 1776   |   3 Years  |   Pvt.   |  Captain Mat Jouett  Colonel Holt Richardson Abram Buford   |  Va
*   |   12 mos.   |   "   |   Captain John Henderson   |   Nailer   |   "
1781   |   10 mos.   |   "   |   Colonel. [marked out: William] White  |   "
* Sub. for his brother Charles.
Battles engaged in, Brandywine where he was wounded in thigh. Chestnut Hill Surrender of Cornwallis
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept 26, 1832 His cl al
Residence at date of application, Barren Co. Ky
Age at date of application b. Dec. 25, 1755 in Albemarle Co Va d. May 18, 1838 in Barren Co. Ky.
Remarks:  He mar. June 17, 1791 in Fayette Co. Ky Rachel ---She was al. pens. on an app. ex. May 5, 1840, while a resident of Barren Co. Ky. aged 68 years. children Thomas b. Nov. 9, 1792. John b. Feby 21, 1895. Mary b. Oct. 1, 1796. William b. July 18, 1799. Leah b. June 25, 1801. Arnoyld ? b. Apr. 29, 1803, Agness b. Jan'y 30, 1806.
Charles b. Oct 29, 1807 . Isaac b. Jan'y 9, 1810
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MRS. W. L. KLINE
535 CLARA AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Will you please send me the record of pension (if any) of David Denton, Rev Soldier born in Va- died in Clark Co Ky 1838 married Rachel Scholl was a private.  [marked out: was] Is said to have been one of the number crossing the Delaware with Gen'l Washington and served five yeras & eight months
Sincerely,
Mrs. W. L. Kline
address above.
July 17th 1925
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Rev. Sec
Sikeston, Mo H
Dec, 17.17

Pension Office -
Washington. D. C.
I would like to know if any of following Rev. soldiers received pensions and all data as to place of birth families &c.
David Denton (of Albemarle Co Va b 1754) Capt John, Jonas, John, Joseph Richard, Severn, Tomas & Wm Denton.
Also as to one Wm Welch of N.C. or another Welch from Rutherford Co.
Mrs. W. S. Way.
Sikeston, Mo.
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Rev. War. ? HH
Detroit Mich Feby. 14, 1916.

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir:
I am desirous of obtaining a copy of the family record of David Denton of Barren County Ky. said to have been sent to your departmen [sic] , a "private in the Virginia Line placed on pension rolls Jan. 28. 1833. Commencement of pension March 4. 1831. aged 79 yr" who died at Merry Oaks, Ky, May 18, 1838 aged 84.
Yours truly
W. B. Denton 811 Third Ave
Detroit Mich
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1916 Feby 18 Hist. to 
W. B. Denton
1917, Dec. 29. History to
Mrs. W. S. Wary  F.W.
1925 Sept 21 - Hist to Mrs W. L. 
Kline  MDY

Revy WIDOW&lt; &amp;c.
File No. 8662
Rachel Denton
Wid. of
David Denton
Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3d'43
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