Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,239, for Peter Taylor, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE					NUMBER
Va.		Taylor, Peter			W. 6.239
[left blank]		Elizabeth		B.L.Wt. 3141-160-55

CONTENTS

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Dead. Let to J Murdaugh July 15. 
1843.

notifd send to 
Hon T. Newton
H Reps. 29 Nov
	1820

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13,156
		R
Virginia.

Peter Taylor
of Norfolk Coy in the state of 
who was a private in the ["regiment commanded by" crossed out] ^ Virginia 
Colonel first Regt. of the Virginia 
line, for the term of three Years - War -

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia 
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on 
the 25 of October 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of July 1819 
and sent to Richard C. Parker Esq 
Norfolk Virginia

Arrears to 4th of March 1819		$34.83
Semi=anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819	48.
4 mo. 11 dys and.
					$82.83

		{ Revolutionary claim, }
		{ Act 18th March, 1818. }

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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
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Sent to Jas. Murdaugh 
form for application for 
arrears of pension

[vertically]
Sept 5 1855 [initialed] AB

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[checkmark] 4.663
Virginia Richmond
Elizabeth Taylor
widow of Taylor
Va	Peter 
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a Private 
Incd from $80

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
[ink blot] Dollars 00 
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the ["4th day of March" crossed out]^ 1st of July ", 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 
2d day of May 1854
and sent to
	R.W. Bates
		Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 
February 2, 1848, Page 194, Vol. 3,
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Va
2" Feby 48 - no 4663

Vol T. page 1-

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22.392		act March 3/55
		March 29 /55

Elizabeth Taylor. widow
of Peter Taylor. priv

Va: Contl } Virginia
line. }

War of the Revolutino [Revolution]

Recd Pension Act Feby 2. 1848
Admit 160 Acres July. 26/55.

[signature] Boynton
	[signature] Boynton.

3141 iss July 26/55

James Murdough
Portsmouth
	Virginia

[perpendicular at left]
Rev W.
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9460
Elizabeth Taylor.
Va
act 7. July '38-

Admd
2 yrs pri
~
80.

Hon A. Atkinson
H.R.
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State of Virginia == At a Quarterly session Court begun and 
held for the County of Norfolk at the Court House on 
Monday the twenty first day of August 1843.
The following affidavit of Elizabeth Taylor made in open 
Court is ordered to be recorded
State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		on the twenty first day of August 
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 
forty three personally appeared in open Court Elizabeth Taylor 
a resident of the Town of Portsmouth in the County of Norfolk 
aged seventy seven 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 passed July 7. 1838 entitled "an act 
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, 
that she is the widow of Peter Taylor who was a 
soldier in the war of the Revolution whether he had 
any other rank than that of a soldier she does not 
know that she does not know where he entered the 
service but she has learnt that he served until the 
close of the war that she does not know the rank 
or names of the officers under whom the service was 
performed: that the said Peter Taylor resided in the 
County of accomack [Accomack] in the state of Virginia where 
he entered the service that she does not know whether 
he was drafted, was a volunteer or substitute. that 
the said Peter Taylor was a pensioner and the 
papers in the office of Pensions at Washington City 
will shew his service: that she has no documentary 
evidence in support of her claim, she further declares 
that she was married to the said Peter Taylor in 
the month of July in the year seventeen hundred 
		and
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and eighty three the exact day of the month when the 
marriage took place she does not remember that her 
husband the aforesaid Peter Taylor died the thirty 
first day of May eighteen hundred and twenty four 
that she was not married to him prior to his leaving 
the service but that the marriage took place previous 
to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety 
four viz: at the time above stated. Sworn to and 
subscribed on the day and year above written before 
the Court of Norfolk County
		her mark [hand drawn X] Elizabeth Taylor

	I Arthur Emmerson Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk 
County in the state of Virginia aforesaid do hereby certify 
that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records 
of the said Court. In testimony whereof I hereto 
set my hand and affixed 
the impress of the seal of the said 
Court this twenty first day of August 
one thousand eight hundred and 
forty three in the sixty eighty 
year of the commonwealth.
	[signature] Arthur Emmerson
		Cl
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Mr Edwards
JLC

Con -- (if on)

Hon T. Newton
H.R_
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At a Superior Court of law continued and held for Norfolk County 
on the 30th day of October 1820
	On this 20th day of October 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a 
Court of record by act of General Assembly for the said County of Norfolk Peter 
Taylor aged sixty eight years residence in the aforesaid County of Norfolk who being 
duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revo-
lutionary [revolutionary] war as follows: That he enlisted in the company of infantry com-
manded [commanded] by Captain Sancon being the first company of the 1st Virginia 
regiment under the command of Colo. Campbell in or about the year 1780 
was in the battle fought at Gilford [Guilford] Courthouse in North Carolina by General 
Green [Greene] against the British continued a member of the said Company till 
he was discharged according to his original declaration dated on the [blank] day of 
[blank] in consequence of which he has received a pension under the 
act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 the number of his pension cer-
tificate [certificate] [blank] and I do solemly [solemnly] swear that I was a resident 
citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818 and that I 
have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my 
property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it or to bring 
myself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled an act to provide 
for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United 
States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and 
that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or secu-
rities [securities] contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what 
is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed And 
I do further solemly [solemnly] swear that I have no occupation and in consequence 
of age and infirmity unable to pursue any business and that I have a 
wife & three children one about nineteen one about fourteen and the 
other about twelve years of age making my family who reside with me 
and that only one is able to contribute much to a support 
			one
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one horse, cart, and plough one cow and calf a sow and seven shoats two 
chests and a hand mill half a dozen chairs & two pots a grindstone and a 
square table a small looking glass half a dozen knives and forks and some 
cracked tea cups two axes & two hoes two iron wedges and a small crop of corn 
and fodder on about three of rent ground for which I pay twenty dollars 
pr year & about one dollar due on account
		his mark [space for mark left blank] Peter Taylor

Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 30" day of October 1830 in open Court 
William Wilson clerk of the said Superior Court of law for Norfolk County do hereby 
certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied 
from the record of the said court: and I do further certify that it is the opinion of 
the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the 
aforesaid schedule is sixty dollars, or there abouts.
	In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, 
and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fifteenth 
day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand 
eight hundred and twenty, being the forty fifth yea of 
the Independence of the United States
	[signature] Wm. Wilson Clk
		[flourish]

		13.156 Sept [illegible]
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The declaration should 
expressly state the line in 
which the applicant served 
The colonel's [sic] name is required 
The date of entering the ser-
vice [service] is omitted in the dec-
claration [declaration].
Wanting the judge's certif-
icate [certificate] of the reduced circum
Stances [circumstances] of the applicant

[perpendicular at left margin]
[signature] Richd E Parker

[perpendicular at right side of page]
I certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Peter 
Taylor is in reduced circumstances and requires the 
assistance of his Country for support
	[signature] Richd E Parker
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State of Virginia
County of Norfolk, ss. )  On this 25th day of October 
1818, before me the subscriber, ["one of the" crossed out] Judge of the 
second Judicial Circuit, personally appears Peter 
Taylor aged Sixty three years, resident in the County 
and State aforesaid, who being by me first duly 
sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make 
the following declaration, in order to obtain the 
provision made by the late Act of Congress, entitled 
"An act to provide for certain persons engaged in 
the land and naval service of the United States 
in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Peter 
Taylor, enlisted in the County of Accomac [Accomack] in the 
State aforesaid in the Company Commanded by 
Captain Sansom, of the first Virginia Regt 
that he continued to serve in the ["said corps" crossed out] service 
of the United States untill the end of the war, when 
he was discharged from service at the round 
O in the State of South Carolinia [Carolina], that he was 
in the battles of Guilford Courthouse, Ninety 
six, Camden, and Eutaw Springs, and that 
he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in 
need of the assistance of his Country for support, 
and that he hath no other evidence in his power 
of his said services, except the evidence of Jno. 
Smith hereto annexed.
	Sworn to and declared before me, the day and 
year aforesaid
		[signature] Richd E Parker
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	I, Richd E Parker Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, 
that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Peter 
Taylor, did serve in the revolutionary war, as 
stated in the preceding declaration, against the 
common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings 
and testimony taken and had before ^ me, to the Secratary [Secretary] 
for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions 
of the aforesaid Act of Congress. Given under 
my hand this 25th day of Oct. 1818.
		[signature] Richd E Parker
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State of Virginia }
County of Norfolk. }	I John Smith of lawful age 
made oath before Robert Thompson a Justice of the 
Peace for the County aforesaid, that he was well ac-
=quainted [acquainted] with Peter Taylor in the County of Accomac [Accomack] 
- in the State aforesaid and that he enlisted in the 
revolutionary war in the year of 1780 under Captain 
Sansom a recruitting [recruiting] officer, and that he never 
returned to Accomac [Accomack], as I never did see ^ him untill 
the end of the war as I recollect and then on 
his return he continued to reside in Accomac [Accomack] 
untill ["untill" crossed out] ^ about 1803 when he removed from 
Accomac [Accomack] to Norfolk County where he now 
lives. Given under my hand this 15th day of 
August 1818.
		[signature] John Smith

State of Virginia
County of Norfolk, ss. )	On the 15th of August 1818 
the above named John Smith made oath 
before me Robert Thompson a Justice of the Peace 
for the aforesaid County. that the facts in the 
above statement and by him subscribed are 
true. Given under my hand this 15th day 
of August 1818.
		[signature] R. Thompson J.P.
			[flourish]
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Norfolk Towit   Va. District
	On this 15th day of July 1819 Peter Taylor personally appeared 
before me Richd E Parker a Judge of the Genl. Ct. of the district 
afd, and made the following additional declaration, that he enlisted 
under Capt. Sansom on the Eastern Shore of Va. about the month 
of Oct. 1780. that just before Christmas he crossed the Bay, & 
arrived at Chesterfeild [Chesterfield] Ct. House, where his regiment rendez=
=voused [rendezvoused] under Col. Campbell in Feby 1781. whence he 
marched to North Carolina & joined the army under Genl. 
Greene a short time before the Battle of Guilford - That the 
name of his Major was Edenton -- that he served two years 
in the Continental service & was at the battles as named 
in his former decln. That his Colo. Campbell was killed 
at the Eutaw Springs in the presence of the affiant but 
his Christian name he does not recollect. Sworn to before 
me the 15th day of July 1819. Given under my hand, 
the Ct. not being yet provided with a seal.
		[signature] Richd E Packer

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The declaration should 
expressly state the line in 
which the applicant served 
The colonel's name is required 
The date of entering the ser-
vice [service] is omitted in the dec-
laration [declaration].
Wanting the judge's certif-
icate [certificate] of the reduced circum
Stances [circumstances] of the applicant
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22392
Taylor Elizabeth
Declaration for Bounty 
Land
Norfolk County Va

Presented by James 
Murdaugh Portsmouth 
Virginia
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State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
On this twenty Sixth day of March AD. one thousand eight hundred 
and fifty five, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace 
within and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Taylor 
aged Ninety years a resident of the County of Norfolk in the State 
of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she 
is the widow of Peter Taylor deceased, who was a private during 
the Revolutionary War, and in what Company or Regiment he 
performed service, she is unable to state, or whether he enlisted, 
volunteered or was drafted, or the exact period of his service, though 
she is satisfied that he was more than fourteen days in active 
service - That her said husband was placed on the Pension 
Roll of the United States on account of his services rendered in 
the War of the Revolution, as will more fully appear by reference 
to the Record of the Pension Office - She further declares that 
she is now a pensioner of the United States on account of the 
services of her said husband the said Peter Taylor decd rendered 
by him in the Revolutionary War, and that her said Certificate 
of Pension issued in conformity with the act of Congress of 
February 2nd 1848, and she refers to the declaration and other 
evidence filed by the said Peter Taylor in his lifetime when 
he applied for a pension, which will show his service; and she 
also refers to her declaration and other evidence filed by her, 
when she made her application to be placed on the Pension 
Roll, which will show the period of her marriage, the death 
of her husband the said Peter Taylor, and by whom she was 
married, and her name before her marriage, which she makes 
as a part of this declaration. She further declares that at the 
time of her application, she had in her possession an old English 
Prayer Book which contained the record of the birth of her children 
by the said Peter Taylor; and the then Commissioner of Pensions 
required the said family record to be transmitted to the Office 
of Pensions then to be filed as evidence, which she now refers to 
as a part also of this declaration - That her marriage, death of 
her husband the said Peter Taylor &c will also appear by reference 
to the papers on file in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions 
That she is now so advanced in age, that her memory fails 
her, so that she cannot go into all the particulars, as to the 
exact day of her marriage, and death of her said husband 
That she is now a Widow. She makes this declaration
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for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she 
may be entitled under the Act approved March 3rd 1855
		her mark [hand drawn X] Elizabeth Taylor

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
We Thomas Eastwood and James Wilson residents of the County of 
Norfolk in the State of Virginia upon our oaths, declare that 
the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by 
Elizabeth Taylor in our presence; and that we believe from the 
appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the iden-
tical [identical] person she represents herself to be
		[signature] Thos Eastwood
		his mark [hand drawn X] James Wilson

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and 
subscribed before me on the day and year above or before written 
and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that 
the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that 
I have no interest in this claim
		[signature] Robert Dickson J.P.

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County To wit:
		I Arthur Emmerson Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk 
County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Robert Dickson 
J.P. who has given the preceding certificate is and was at the date 
thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for Norfolk County in 
the State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified, and 
that the signature thereto is genuine -- Given under my hand and 
the seal of the said Court this 27" day of 
March 1855 in the 79th Year of the Commonwealth
		[signature] Arthur Emmerson C.C
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				February 4, 1937
				Peter Taylor
				W. 6239	[initialed] OW
Mrs. Cecil F. Smith		BA-J/AWF
301 E. Indian River Road
Norfolk, Virginia

Dear Madam:
	Reference is made to your letter in which you 
request the Revolutionary War record of Peter Taylor 
who served in Colonel James Wood's Virginia Regiment.
	The data furnished herein were obtained from 
papers in pension claim, W. 6239, based upon the 
service of Peter Taylor in the Revolutionary War.
	The date and place of birth of Peter Taylor 
were not shown, now were the names of his parents 
stated.
	Peter Taylor enlisted, while a resident of 
Accomac County, Virginia, sometime in the year, 1780, 
served as a private in Captain Sansum's company in 
the 1st Virginia Regiment and in Colonel Campbell's 
Virginia Regiment; he was in the battles of Camden, 
Guilford Court House, Ninety-Six, and Eutaw Springs, 
continued in the service until the close of the war, 
and was discharged at "the round O" in South Carolina.
	He moved from Accomac County in 1803 to Norfolk 
County, Virginia.
	He was allowed pension on his application ex-
ecuted [executed]. October 25, 1818, then a resident of Norfolk 
County, Virginia, and gave his age as sixty-three years; 
in 1820, he gave his age as sixty-eight years, no expla-
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2-
nation [explanation] given as to this discrepancy in his age.
	Peter Taylor married in the month of July, 
1783 in Accomac County, Virginia, Elizabeth Kelly; 
date and place of her birth and names of parents 
were not shown.
	Peter Taylor died May 31, 1824 in Norfolk 
County, Virginia. The widow, Elizabeth Taylor, was 
allowed pension on her application executed,August 
21,1843, at which time she was living in Ports-
mouth [Portsmouth], Virginia, aged about seventy-seven years.
	She died September 1, 1855, leaving "three or 
four children", their names not designated.
	The following is a copy of a copy of the family 
record of Peter Taylor and his wife, Elizabeth-

William Taylor, son of Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his 
wife, was born the 7th day of September 178-( last 
figure blurred).

Jas. Taylor, son of above, born 15th Feb. 1787.

Peggy Taylor daughter of above born 11th April- 1790.

Peter Taylor son of above born 7th Feb 1792.

Caroline Taylor daughter of William and Elizabeth born 
1st June 1832.

Elizabeth Taylor daughter of William Taylor and Elizabeth 
his wife was born August 1 or 18, 1835.

Joseph Taylor son of William and Elizabeth born June 11,1825

Babel Taylor son of above parents born Dec. 24, 1821.

Thomas Taylor son of above parents born July 29, 1823 and 
died August 2, 1825.

William Henry Taylor son of William and Elizabeth Taylor 
was born the 29th day of January 1827.

Henry Taylor son of William and Elizabeth Taylor was born 
the 29th day of January 1827.
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3-
	Reference was made in 1879 to the following 
^ grandchildren [cross out] of the soldier, Peter Taylor and his 
wife, Elizabeth- Carline Loomis, Mrs. William 
Ridgewell, Mrs. Ann Moore, all living in Portsmouth, 
Virginia, and Captain Babel Taylor "Steamer Lucy", 
Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington Taylor, postoffice 
address [cross out] ^ Berkley Virginia".
		Very truly yours

		A. D. HILLER
		Executive Assistant
		to the Administrator
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B.L.I.. Div	}
	E.	}
Department of the Interior.
Pension office.
Washington, D.C. Aug. 8th. 1877.

Dear Sir
	Please furnish this office with 
the present Post Office address of some of 
the heirs of Elizabeth Taylor, Widow of Peter 
Taylor, late a private in the Rev. War, and 
who formerly resided in your city.
Application for pension was made by the 
Widow in 1843. and a Prayer book was filed in 
evidence by her agent Jas. Murdaugh Esq of yr ^ town. 
The names of the children as found on record are 
William, James, Peter and Caroline.
It is now desired to return the prayer book to 
the family.
Please return this letter with your reply in the en-
closed [enclosed] envelope
		Very respectfully
		[signature] O.P.G. Slucke
		Acting Commissioner
Post Master }
Portsmouth }
Va }
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Copy ^ of Record from prayer Book taken before sending to owner
		Nov 29/79
William Taylor, son of Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife was 
born the 7th day of September 178 [illegible].
Jas. Taylor, son of above, born 15th Feb. 1787.
Peggy " Daughter of above " 11th Apl. 1790.
Peter " son of above " 7th Feb 1792.
Caroline " Daughter ["of above" crossed out] ^ of Wm & Elizabeth " 1st June 1832.

Elizabeth Taylor daughter of William Taylor & Elizabeth 
his wife was born august 18th 1835.
Joseph Taylor son of Wm. & Elizabeth born June 11. 1825
Babel Taylor son of above Parents born Dec 24 1821.
Thomas Taylor son of above Parents " July 29 [cross out] 1823
and died augt 25 1825.
William Henry Taylor son of Wm. and Elizabeth Taylor was born 
the 29th day of Jany 1827
Henry Taylor son of Wm. & Elizabeth Taylor was 
born the 29 day of Jany 1827

The above is all of record found in the prayerbook 
sent to Portsmouth to Mrs Moore this 29. Nov 1879.
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Post office
Portsmouth Va
Nov'r 24th/79

Respectfully returned. 
After diligent inquiry 
I am enabled to report 
as follows.
	All the children re-
-ferred [referred] to within, have 
deceased, and the near-
-est [nearest] of kin are the grand-
-children [grandchildren], among whom 
are the following - viz 
Caroline Loomis - 
Mrs Wm Ridgewell and 
Mrs Ann Moore, all 
living in this City, and 
Capt Babel Taylor, Steamer 
Lucy, Norfolk Va, also 
Washington Taylor, whose 
Post office is Berkley Va
	Very Respy Y'r Ov't sv't
	[signature] Robt. G. Staples
	[flourish]
		P.M.

[oval stamp at left]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, NOV 26 1879
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NO.W and BLD.
WBE.
[initialed] WHW
Department of the Interior.
PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Oct 21. 1879
Dear Sir
	Please furnish this Office with the names 
and present Post Office address of some of the descend-
ants [descendants] of Elizabeth Taylor Widow of Peter Taylor, 
late a Private in the Revolutionary War.
	Application for pension was made by the 
Widow in 1843 and a prayer book was filed in 
evidence in this Office by her agent Mr 
Jas. Murdaugh of your City. It is now 
desired to return this Book to some mem-
ber [member] of the family all of whom resided within 
the delivery of your Office at and subsequent 
to the time when application for pension was made.
	The names of the children are William, 
James, Peter and Caroline Taylor.
	Please return this letter with your reply.
		Your very respectfully
		[signature] J.A. Beniter
		Commissioner
		pr WBE
Post Master }
Portsmouth }
Va }
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Dr Sir
	I send you by Mr Gayle, an old Prayer Book, which 
contains the births of the children of Peter Taylor & Elizabeth his 
wife. The Register of Wm Taylor the 1st son is in 1783, the figure 
3 has been substituted for some other figure it would seem 
The old lady says it was done by some of her grandchildren 
as she supposes, but the births of the other children were 
in 1787 - 1790 & 1792 - which shews beyond all question 
that four children were born previous to 1794. The 1st 
named son William was born in 1785 & the figure 
5 has been altered to a 3. On the 1st page you will 
find written "Peter Taylor his prayer Book". It is an 
old Book printed in 1783. I presume this evidence will 
be sufficient to establish the marriage, it is the best 
evidence that can be procured at this late day.
		Yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		Portsmouth Oct 1843
		[flourish]
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			Portsmouth Va Nov. 16th 1843
Dear Sir
	Some three weeks ago, I transmitted through a friend 
who visited the City of Washington, an old Prayer Book of Peter 
Taylor containing the family Register of the birth of his children 
in order to establish the date of his marriage, which I regard 
as conclusive evidence establishing that fact, and which you 
required to be established in order to allow his widow Mrs Elizabeth 
Taylor a pension. I am exceedingly [illegible] by the importunities 
of this old lady, who is very poor, and is anxious to obtain this 
small pittance due her from the Government. I would respectfully 
solicit your consideration of her application
		yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		[flourish]
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
Payment to be made at Richmond 
by 
Anthony Robinson Esq 
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the 
Agency of Virginia

Payable on the 4th September and 4th 
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the 
Roll of Pensioners under act February 
2d, 1848, Page 194 Vol. 3.
	[signature] Leo. Jenkins Clerk.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
DEPARETMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.

	I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, 
Elizabeth Taylor 
widow of Peter Taylor 
who was a private in the revolutionary war, 
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty 
dollars ["and [blank] cents" crossed out] per annum, commencing on the 
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again 
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such 
marriage.
	Given at the Department of the Interior 
this 4th day of April 
one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
[illegible seal affixed]
		[signature] J. Ewing
		Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned,
	[signature] J L Edwards
	Commissioner of Pensions.
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			House of rep
			March 30. 1846.
Sir,
	I recd. a letter asking me to ask of 
you, the Bible belonging to Mrs Elizabeth 
Taylor widow of Peter Taylor ded. 
a Book that was sent to your office in 
aid of the pension claim of Mrs 
Elizabeth Taylor -- If you can send it 
to the Clerks office of the House of 
rep: by way of the messenger, I can 
send it to her -- Yr obt st
		[signature] A Atkinson
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			Ports. March 16th 1844
Dr Atkinson
	You were so good as to procure the Pension Certifi-
cate [Certificate] for Mrs Elizabeth Taylor, under the Act of the 3d March 1843 she 
is entitled to the additional sum of $80. I presume it will require 
no time, to examine this case, as it has been once examined; and the 
only thing the Comr. will have to do, is simply to read the inclosed paper 
which has been drawn according to the form prescribed, and if right 
the certificate can be forwarded at once. Your kind & prompt attention 
to this matter heretofore, induces me to call upon you, and I am also 
prompted to this course, from the success attending your efforts in obtain-
ing [obtaining] the certificate.
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		Richmond, March 23, 1849.
Dear Sir,
	In answer to your your [sic] letter of the 20 inst. respecting the pension 
of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, widow of Peter Taylor, I state to you, that before 
she can draw another pension, she must obtain from the Commissioner 
of Pensions (J. L. Edwards, Esquire,) a Certificate of Pension under the 
Act of Congress of the 2d February 1848.
		I am respectfully,
			Your obedient Servant.

		Portsmouth Va. March 27 1849
Dr Sir
	I received from Mr Anthony Robinson [illegible] the above 
letter relative to the Pension of Mrs Elizabeth Taylor widow 
of Peter Taylor. I must ask you to send me the necessary 
form for Mrs T. to observe in obtaining the Pension Certificate 
You will perceive Mr Robinson has not signed his name 
to the letter, but it is in reply to one I wrote him
		Yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City
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			Wash: Feby 20. '46
Sir,
	The papers of Mrs E. Taylor about 
which I wish information asked for 
in my former letter, [illegible] sent 
by mail by James Murdaugh 
of Portsmouth -- he says he sent 
thru some 4 or 5 months ago & 
has recd. no response
		Your respectfully
		[signature] A. Atkinson
Page 34

			Pension Office
			April 28 1854
Sir
	Elizabeth Taylor widow of Peter, Va 
Rolls, at $80 per annum, under the 
acts of 1838 &c. Please state to what 
time paid
		Very Respectfully
		[signature] LP Waldo
		Comr of Pensions
F Burt Esq
Third Auditor

		Triplett
Page 35

Elizabeth Taylor, Act 1848, $80 per Annum 
Paid to 4 Sept 1853
		[signature] F. Burt
		Auditor
		[flourish]

[perpendicular at upper right]
4053
$80
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			H. of Rep
			Jany 23. "44
Dr. Sir:
	I am anxious to hear from 
the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor 
widow of Peter Taylor for a pension 
your attention to this subject will 
confer a favor on yr. obt st.
		[signature] Archd. Atkinson
Page 37

5542
3 Mar '43
E. Taylor
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			H. of Rep
			19 March 1844
Sir:
	I enclose to you the papers in the 
case of Elizabeth Taylor who claims 
under the act of 3 March 1843 
the sum of $80- Be so good as 
to give it your attention as soon 
as you can -- Respectfully
		[signature] A. Atkinson
Page 39

Elizabeth Taylor
widow of Peter
Va
Incd.
JN Res 1 July 1848
$96 per annum
from 1 July 1848
Deducting payments
at $80 per annum
under 2d Feby 1848

Cert to
RW Bates Esq
Present
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
Brief in the case of Elizabeth Taylor widow of Peter
	County and State of Virginia
	act JN Res 1 July 1848

Claim, (""original" or" crossed out] "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Acts of 1818 & 
1820 at $96 per annum.
The Jn Res 1 July 1848 gives her the same 
annuity pension allowed him. She asks 
the benefit of that Resolution, she is 
["(If for increase.)" crossed out]
	["Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?" crossed out]
entitled.

Name and residence of Agent
R. W. Bates Esq
Present
			[signature] Thornton Triplett
			Examining Clerk.
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			Portsmouth Va. Oct 10th 1843
Dr Sir
	I have been spoken to, by one of the grandchildren of 
Miles Northam decd. who was in the War of the Revolution, and 
rendered such services &c as entitled him to a pension. There is 
reason to believe that one of the parties alone, has drawn the amount 
due. And I have been requested to write and ascertain from the 
Commissioner of Pensions: who drew the money, due to Miles North-
am [Northam].
	Mrs Elizabeth Taylor the widow of Peter Taylor decd. who was a pen-
sioner [pensioner], and who about two months ago transmitted to the Pension 
Office her declaration &c is extremely anxious to receive the 
pittance that may be due her from the Government of the U. 
States, and is constantly pressing me on the subject. May I 
ask when her case will be considered and decided, she says 
she has purchased a cow and calf, under the expectation 
of receiving this money, and the pay day for the same 
has arrive
		Yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		[flourish]
Page 42

[circular stamp, "NORFOLK, JUL 1 [illegible]"		Free
The Secretary at War
City of Washington

[perpendicular at right]
old case.
Page 43

Herein is transmitted the additional declaration of 
Peter Taylor which it is presumed will be satisfac-
tory [satisfactory] to the War department.
		[signature] Richd E Parker
		[flourish]
Page 44

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City
Dist. Columbia

[perpendicular]
9460
Aug 25 43

JN
Va
July 7 1838
Eliz Taylor

Peter
Page 45

The affidavit of William H. Edwards taken this Seventh day of August 
in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three 
The affiant being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God 
deposeth and saith, that he was fifty seven years of age in January 
last, that he was borned [sic] and raised in the county of Accomack in 
the State of Virginia, and in the immediate neighborhood where 
Pater Taylor lived, that Peter Taylor and his wife Elizabeth lived 
on the farm of his mother in law, that from his earliest recollection 
the said Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife, lived together as man 
and wife, and were always regarded as man and wife, and that 
they had several children, among whom was a son named William 
Taylor who was a play mate of this affiant, and who was of the 
same age with this affiant -- That this affiant understood at 
the time, that the maiden name of Elizabeth Taylor the wife of 
the said Peter Taylor, was Elizabeth Kelly, and he understood 
that the said Peter Taylor and Elizabeth Kelly were married by 
Parson Syon who was a minister in the County of Accomack. From 
what I heard from my father, I have no doubt Peter Taylor was 
engaged in the Revolutionary War, for I have heard my father 
say that he was, and think ^ he in [sic] served in the Ninth Regiment 
That Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife, were reputed by all 
the old inhabitants in the County of Accomack as having been 
lawfully married -- That Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife 
left the county of Accomack about twenty five years ago, and 
moved to the County of Norfolk. That the said Elizaeth is now 
the widow of Peter Taylor not having married since [cross out] his death
		signed
		[signature] Wm H Edwards

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		This day William H. Edwards personally 
appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for the county afore-
said [aforesaid] and made oath, that the facts contained in the foregoing affi-
davit [affidavit] signed by him are true. And I also certify the said affiant 
is a gentleman of respectability, and his testimony entitled to full 
credit. Given under my hand and seal this Seventh day of August 
in the year eighteen hundred and forty three
		[signature] Wm Collins JP [hand drawn seal]
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			Portsmouth Va. Augt 21 1843
Dr Sir
	Inclosed you will find the declaration of Elizabeth 
Taylor made this day before the Court of Norfolk County, and 
on the first page of this sheet, you will find, the affidavit 
of Wm H. Edwards as to the marriage. The marriage took 
place in 1783, according to the then custom, by publishing the 
[illegible] of marriage in the Church; and consequently no mar-
riage [marriage] license was issued.
	I am desired by Mr A. Emmerson to 
ask if you received from him, some short time since, a 
letter, he is fearful it has miscarried, as its receipt has 
not been acknowledged.
		Yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		[flourish]
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[circular stamp, "PORTSMOUTH Va. JAN 13"]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City
Dist. Columbia

[perpendicular at left]
Jan 15. 1844
Va
Elizabeth Taylor
[illegible]

[upside down at bottom]
file with
Eliz. Taylor
Va role
[illegible]
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			Portsmouth Va. Jany 13 1844
Dear Sir
	I have been waiting very patiently to hear from the applica-
tion [application] of Mrs Elizabeth Taylor the widow of Peter Taylor deceased, for a 
Penson. One of your letters informed me, that there was abundant 
evidence of the service of Peter Taylor, but the evidence that the marriage 
took place previous to 1794, was not satisfactory. to make that as I 
supposed perfectly evident, I transmitted the Register of the birth of 
his children, which showed that three of them were born previous to 
1791. Cohabitation, name and reputations, have always been received as 
evidence of marriage, in Courts of justice, where that fact has been 
in issue, except in the prosecution of the crime of bigamy, which been 
a crime, positive evidence of the marriage of the marriage [sic] is required. 
I suppose I can procure one hundred affidavits, showing that Peter Taylor 
and Elizabeth his wife, by cohabitation, name and reputation, were man 
and wife, and if you shall desire it, let me know how many affid-
avits [affidavits] of this character I shall take and forward to you. I wrote to 
my friend the Honb. Archd Atkinson, and desired him to see you 
upon this subject, thinking I would not trouble you with a letter
		yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
Page 49

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		On this second day of April in the year 
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine 
personally appeared before me Overton Bernard a 
justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid 
Elizabeth Taylor a resident of the Town of Portsmouth 
in the County of Norfolk and State of Virginia aged 
Eighty years, who being first duly sworn, 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 2nd February 1848 
granting pensions to widows of persons who served dur-
ing [during] the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of 
Peter Taylor deceased who was a private in the Virginia 
State ^ line and that the said Peter Taylor was a pensioner or 
received an annual pension of Ninety Six dollars 
and that the amount of pension which she received 
under the act of 17th June 1844 was Eighty dollars per an-
num [annum]; and the residence of the said Peter Taylor at the 
time of his death was Norfolk County in the State of 
Virginia. She further declares that she is still a widow 
		her mark [hand drawn X] Elizabeth Taylor
Test
[signature] James Murdaugh
[signature] Jesse N Veale
Sworn to and subscribed on this second day of April 1849 
before me
		[signature] Overton Bernard J.P.
		[flourish]
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State of Virgina
	Norfolk County to wit
		I hereby certify that Overton Bernard Esq. before 
whom the within affidavit was made is a Justice of the peace 
in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn 
and that the signature thereto is genuine --
	In testimony thereof I have hereto set my hand 
as Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk County 
and annex the seal of said Court this 2nd 
of April in the Year of our Lord one 
thousand eight hundred and forty nine 
and of our Independence the seventy third
		[signature] Arthur Emmerson
			C.C.
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J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City

[perpendicular at left]
50.  Jan. 18. 1845.
Eliz Taylor
June 17. 1844.

93
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			Portsmouth Va. Jany 16th 1845.
Dear Sir
	I am directed by Mrs Elizabeth Taylor the widow 
of Peter Taylor decd who was a pensioner &c to inclose to you 
her affidavit so as to obtain the benefit of the last at of 
Congress granting pensions. Be pleased to direct the pension 
certificate to me, or to Mrs Taylor to my care
		Yours Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		[flourish]
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[illegible circular stamp]	May 5
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
Washington City

[perpendicular at left]]
2
2 February 1849
Wm Cole
4 April 49
Cole

[perpendicular at right]
5220
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Dear Sir			Portsmouth Va April 2nd 1849
	Inclosed is the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth 
Taylor, directed the Pension Certificate to her to my case 
also send the necessary form to be Observed, in presenting 
the same to the Pension agent in this state.
I should be much obliged to you to transmit to 
me all the pension laws which have been passed 
in the last two or three years
I have not heard from you in relation to the matter 
of Charles Gaurrand as to the information asked in 
relation to James Power
Permit to inquire? how it is, that Peter Taylor received 
$96. per annum, and his widow has only received 
$80. it seems to me she should have received the 
same amount which her husband received
		Your Respectfully
		[signature] James Murdaugh
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[circular stamp, PORTSMOUTH Va, JUL 13"]	[stamped, "FREE"]
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City.

[perpendicular at left]
July 15. 43
Peter Taylor
Va roll 1818
Page 56

Dear Sir			Portsmouth Va. July 13rd 1843
	Mrs Elizabeth Taylor the widow of Peter Taylor decd. who 
was a pensioner for services rendered during the Revolutionary War 
has applied to me, to obtain a pension for her. I perceive her 
husband was placed on the pension list the 28th July 1819, and he 
died some 2 or 3 year safter, that his pension commenced on the 
25th October 1818. as appears by the Virginia Pension Roll.
My object in writing is to ask the favor of you, to transmit to 
me, such forms as are necessary to be observed in her case, 
and by so doing you will much oblige
		your Obt Servt
		[signature] James Murdaugh
		[flourish]
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State of Virginia
	County of Norfolk to Wit
On this twenty fourth day of April A.D. one thousand eight hun-
dred [hundred] and fifty four, personally appeared before me the subscriber 
a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid 
Elizabeth Taylor aged Eight five years, and makes oath in due form 
of law that she is the widow of Peter Taylor who was a Revol-
utionary [Revolutionary] Pensioner under the Act of March 18th 1818 and drew 
his pension at the Richmond Agency for paying Pensions in 
the State of Virginia. That She the Deponent is also a Pensioner 
under the Act of February 2nd 1848. and pensioned at the rate 
of Eight dollars per annum as will be seen by her Certificate 
herewith surrendered: That she has good and sufficient reasons 
for believing that said pension was granted at too low a rate 
and ought to be increased, and returns herewith said Pension 
Certificate for the purpose of having the same increased at the rate 
of Ninety Six dollars per annum the amount received by her 
husband during his lifetime, and receiving whatever back pay 
may be found due on account such increase, and I hereby 
constitute and appoint R. W. Bates my true and lawful attor-
ney [attorney] for me and in my name and stead to make applica-
tion [application] for and receive from the Commissioner of Pensions whatever 
sum or sums of money may be found due me on account of 
Pension or increase of Pension, hereby ratifying and confirm-
ing [confirming] whatsoever my said Attorney may do in the premises
Signed, Sealed and delivered }	her mark [hand drawn X] Elizabeth Taylor
in presence of }
[signature] Alexander. E. Etheredge }
[signature] A. Howard Wood }

Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty fourth day of 
April One thousand eight hundred and fifty four
		[signature] G. Henderson J.P.
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State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		I Arthur Emmerson Clerk of the 
County Court of Norfolk County in the State of Virginia 
do hereby Certify that G. Henderson J.P. who has given the 
preceding Certificate is and was at the date thereof a justice 
of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly 
Commissioned and qualified, and that the signature thereto 
is genuine --
	Given under my hand and the seal 
of the said Court this 25" day of 
April 1854 in the 78th Year of the 
Commonwealth
	[signature] Arthur Emmerson C.C.
Page 59

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		On this thirteenth day of March in the year 
one thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared 
before me John G. Hatton a magistrate in and for the county of Norfolk 
in the State of Virginia, Elizabeth Taylor, a resident of the town of 
Portsmouth in the County of Norfolk, aged Seventy Seven years, who 
being first duly sworn, 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 March 1843, granting 
pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary War 
that she is the widow of Peter Taylor who was a private in the army 
she believes he served in the Virginia State line, she does not know 
who commanded the regiment, or corps in which he served: that 
she received a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, and the 
annual amount of the said pension was Eighty dollars. She further 
declares that she is still a widow.
		her mark [hand drawn X] Elizabeth Taylor
Sworn to and subscribed on the day }
and year above written before }
	[signature] John G Hatton J.P.

State of Virginia
	Norfolk County to wit
		I, John G. Hatton a magistrate in and for 
the County of Norfolk in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that 
Elizabeth Taylor who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declar-
action [declaration] has drawn a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838. Given 
under my hand this thirteenth day of March in the year one 
thousand eight hundred and forty four.
		[signature] John G Hatton J.P.

Virginia Norfolk County To wit
	I Arthur Emmerson Clerk of the County 
Court of Norfolk County in the state aforesaid 
do hereby Certify that John G. Hatton whose 
signatures are hereunto affixed is a Justice 
of the peace in and for the County aforesaid
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duly commissioned and that full faith and credit are 
due to his official acts as such and that the signature 
above refered [referred] to are in his own proper hand writing.
	In Tetimony [testimony] whereof I have 
hereto set my hand and caused the 
seal of my office to be hereunto of
fixed [affixed] this 16 day of March in the 
year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred [hundred] and forty four
		[signature] Arthur Emmerson C.C.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
[perpendicular at left side of page]
1928. may 17 - Hist to Mrs Jas. W. Caper--
ter [Caperton] [initialed] AWF.
1928 - June 8 - Mrs. J. W. Caperton advised hist- 
for other research - [initialed] MMHF
1932 - Aug. 16 - hist to Mrs. A. Coe Carpenter
1937 - Feb. 4 " " Mrs. Cecil F. Smith [initialed] AWF

[right side of page]
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6239
Elizth Taylor
Widow
Peter Taylor
Pvt. Rev: War
Act: Feby. 2d/48
Index:—Vol. M, Page 263
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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ROBERT G. STAPLES, P. M.
POST OFFICE
PORTSMOUTH, NORFOLK CO., VA.
Septr' 4th 1877
Commissioner Pensions
Washin D.C.,
Sir,
I have been unable to learn everything in reference to the heirs of Elizabeth Taylor, widow of Peter Taylor, late a Private in the Rev: war, and who formerly resided in this City.
I called upon C. W. Murdough - Atty at Law, son of Jas Murdough, deceased, the agent referred to, and he promised to give me all the information at his command, but after waiting until this date, I have failed to obtain the promised information.
Perhaps it would be well to send a letter to him on the subject.
Resp'y &c R. G. Staples P.M.
Page 63

Richmond, Kentucky,
Aug. 12th 1927
"AMBERLEY"
The Pension Dpt. - Rev. Wars.
War Department - 
Washington. D.C.
Peter Taylor of Norfolk Va. was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War. Will you please send me what he says of himself in his application for pension - the names of his parents; where & when born; his wife - & children - I shall be greatly obliged to receive this information.
Very sincerely,
Mrs. James W. Caperton
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Hon. Winfield Scott,
	Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions, Dpt. of Interior.
	Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
	I am in receipt from 
your Dpt. of date May 17th 1928, 
the Revolutionary War Record 
of Peter Tayler [sic]. -- Pension Claim 
W. 6239. -- I thank you very 
much for the details inclosed 
though I did not make the 
request for the information 
and am at a loss to know 
who may have had it 
sent to me. If the person 
who did so left their name 
with you, may I ask 
that you will please kindly
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give me the names. 
Also may I ask if there is any record in your Department of Henry Cobb of North Carolina Revolutionary soldier from Caswell our Lincoln Counties, or perhaps Surry, N.C. - 
Please let me express in advance my appreciation of a reply to these requests,
Very sincerely,
Mrs. James W. Coperton
Richmond, Kentucky
May 21" 1928.
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508 Laurel St.
Palatka, Ila.
Aug. 1, 1932.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me the data from the Pension Record of Peter Taylor of Virginia, who served in the Revolutionary War. 
I think he was from Norfolk County, but would like record of any other 
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) A. Coe Carpenter

[stamp]
RECEIVED
AUG 4 1932
RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION FILES [illegible]
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Norfolk, Va.
Jan. 21, 1937.
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Please send me what records you have concerning Peter Taylor, Revolutionary soldier, serving in Colonel James Hood's Regiment.
Thanking you kindly.
I remain,
Mrs. Cecil F. Smith
301 E. Indian River Rd.
Norfolk, Va.

[stamp]
RECEIVED
JAN 22 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER # 38
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August 16, 1932
BA-J/AWF
Peter Taylor
W. 6239

Mrs. A. Coe Carpenter
508 Laurel Street
Palatka, Florida

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Peter Taylor of Norfolk County, Virginia, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 6239, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Peter Taylor.

He enlisted, while residing in Accomac County, Virginia, sometime in October, 1780, served as a private in Captain Sansum's company and in Colonel Campbell's Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Guilford Court House, Camden, Ninety-Six and Eutaw Springs, served until the close of the war, and was discharged at "the round O" in South Carolina.

He moved from Accomac County in 1803 to Norfolk County, Virginia.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1818, then a resident of Norfolk County, Virginia, and gave his age as sixty-three years; in 1820 he gave his age as sixty-eight years.

He died May 31, 1824 in Norfolk County, Virginia.

He married in July, 1783 in Accomac County, Virginia, Elizabeth Kelly.

As the widow of Peter Taylor, she was allowed pension
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on her application executed, August 21, 1843, then a resident of Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, and was aged seventy-seven years.

She died September 1, 1855, leaving three or four children their names not designated.

The following is a copy from the family record - 
William Taylor, son of Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife, was born September 7, 178-, last figure blurred.

Jas. Taylor, son of above, born February 15, 1787.

Peggy Taylor, daughter of above, born April 11, 1790.

Peter Taylor, son of above, born February 7, 1792.

Caroline, daughter of William and Elizabeth, born June 1, 1832.

Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of William Taylor & Elizabeth - his wife, was born August 1 or 18, 1835.

Joseph Taylor, son of William and Elizabeth, born June 11, 1825.

Babel Taylor, son of above parents, born December 24, 1821.

Thomas Taylor, son of above parents, born July 29, 1823, and died August 2, 1825.

William Henry Taylor, son of William and Elizabeth Taylor, born January 29, 1827.

The following grandchildren were referred to in 1879- Caroline Loomis, Mrs. William Ridgewell, Mrs. Ann Moore, all living in Portsmouth, Virginia; Captain Babel Taylor, Steamer Lucy, Norfolk, Virginia; and Washington Taylor, whose postoffice was Berkeley, Virginia.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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AWF.
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.

May 17, 1928.

Mrs. James W. Carpenter
Richmond
Kentucky.

Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6239, it appears that Peter Taylor, while a resident of Accomac County, Virginia, enlisted in 1780 and served as a private in Captain Sansum's Company, Colonel Campbell's Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Guilford Court House, Ninety-Six, Camden, and Eutaw Springs.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1818, while a resident of Norfolk County, Virginia, aged about sixty-three years. He died May 31, 1824 in Norfolk County, Virginia.
The soldier married in July 1783 in Accomac County, Virginia, Elizabeth Kelly.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 21, 1843, while a resident of Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. She died in September 1855, leaving
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three or four children, their names not des -
The following names appear on family record.
William Taylor, son of Peter Taylor and Elizabeth his wife, was born September 7, 178-.
Jas. Taylor, son of above, born February 15, 1787.
Peggy Taylor, daughter of above, born April 11, 1790.
Peter Taylor, son of above, born February 7, 1792.
Carolina, daughter of William and Elizabeth, born June 1, 1832.
Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Elizabeth his wife, was born August 1, 1835.
Joseph Taylor, son of William and Elizabeth, born June 11, 1825.
Babel Taylor, son of above parents, born December 24, 1821.
Thomas Taylor, son of above parents, born July 29, 1823, and died August 29, 1825.
William Henry Taylor, son of William and Elizabeth Taylor, born January 29, 1827.
Henry Taylor, son of William and Elizabeth Taylor, born January 29, 1827
In 1879, the following grandchildren are referred to - Carolina Loomis, Mrs. William Ridgewell, and Mrs. Ann Moore,
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all living in Portsmouth, Virginia; Captain Babel Taylor, Stearnes Lucy, Norfolk, Virginia; and Washington Taylor, whose Post Office was Berkeley, Virginia.
The names of the parents of soldier are not on record, nor are the date and place of his birth.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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June 9, 1928.

Mrs. James W. Caperton,
Amberley,
Richmond, Kentucky.

Madam:
I advise you that the history of Peter Taylor, W. 6239, which was furnished you on May 17, 1928, was furnished at your request, or the letter is written in same long hand and the signature just the same "Mrs. James W. Caperton", "Amberley", Richmond, Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Henry Cobb of North Carolina.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.

COPIED BY ADY
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Sus 2: Feb: 48, Va.
Boynton
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No. 22392
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received March 29, 1855
Elizabeth Taylor Widow of Peter Taylor pri
War of the Revolution

Warrant 3741-160-55

James Murdough
Portsmouth
Virginia
Page 76

Elizabeth Taylor
Peter - Va - ad 2d Feb '48
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Portsmouth Va. Jany 5th 1856
Comr of Pensions
Dr Sir
Mrs Elizabeth Taylor a Revolutionary Pensioner, died sometime early in the month of September last, leaving three or four children, who are entitled to the arrears of Pension due her. Will you do me the favour to transmit such forms as are necessary to be observed in drawing the arrears due & oblige
yours Respectfully
James Murdaugh
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9460
Elizabeth Taylor
Va.
Let to James Murdaugh, Act 14 23
Act 7. July 1838
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L. P. Waldo Esq.} Washington April 27. 1884
Comr. of Pensions
Sir
I enclose herewith the Pension Certificate of Mrs Elizabeth Taylor of Norfolk County Virginia for the purpose of getting her Pension increased under the Act of Feby 2. 1848, she having here Pensioned at $80 which she is entitled to $96 per Annum her husband Peter Taylor having been Pensioned at the last named rate
Yours Respectfully
R W Bates
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Be so kind as to advise me by note sent to the H. of Rep. when you will decide upon the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor widow of Peter Taylor for a pension. I am [illegible] by Mr. J. Murdaugh to ask this information - [illegible] sent you is sufficient to prove the marriage -
A. Atkinson
The H of Rep.
Jany 19. 1844
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4003
Virginia Richmond
Elizabeth Taylor
widow of Peter
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars ~
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
4 day of April 1849
and sent to
James Murdaugh
Portsmouth
Virga

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 194 Vol. 3.
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repo 2d Apl '44
let to Hon A Atkinson feb 21. '45
do. to same April 6. 184-
forms sent Mach 30. 49

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5220
Richmond
Virginia

Elizabeth Taylor
widow of Peter Taylor
who was a Private
in the Virginia Line.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars --
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the
2d day of April 1844
and sent to
Hon: Archibald Atkinson
Ho. of R

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 153
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
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8028   R.
Virginia

Elizabeth Taylor
widow of Peter Taylor decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818
and who died on the 31d May 1824
of Norfolk Co in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the [left blank]
commanded by Captain [left blank] of the
[left blank] commanded by [left blank] in 
the Virginia line for 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 80 Dollars [left blank]
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day 
of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of
January 1844 and sent to Hon.
Ar. Atkinson Ho of Reps.

Total amount,		$400:00
	[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. S. Swann, Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 281.-

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Rep 22
Jan. 1844