Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27,940, William Burch, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Burch, William W. 27,940
or Birch, B.L. Wt. 11.4.831-160-55
Rebecca
CONTENTS
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North Carolina
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William Burch
Surry Co. in the State of N. Carolina
who was a private in the company commanded 
Captain Henderson of the Regiment commanded
Colonel Morgan in the Virginia
for the term of two years
from February 1776 to February 1778
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scribed on the Roll of North Carolina
the rate of eight
on the 15th day of
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certificate of Pension issued the 2
1828 and sent
Dodge, 
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arrears to 4th of September
i-ani. all'ce ending
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(3-224.)

To Mid Ad files
F. 27940

Carr., Ex'r.
OLD WAR WIDOW.
Rebecca Burch
widow of
William Burch
Rev. War
Died at
1835
other claim.
In. Cert. #
Their names of Wm Burch is on N.C. roll
, 18 Sec File 3q265
Clerk.
with Rev adm 27940
Application Filed: Sept. 12th 1881
Attorney: W. E. Lathey
P. O. Newton
Harvey [illegible]


Oct 7/81 Letter for full evidence
and new Dec.                 white.
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No. 286553
ACT OF Mch. 3, 1855

Received January 28, 1858
114831-160-55 Issued Feby-9-1886.
Rebecca Burch
Widow of
William Burch, Pri.
Revolutionary War

Warrant No.
For _________ acres.

Old jacket inside

H. A. Miles
Waverly P.O. Bremer Co
Iowa

Feby 18-86
Ut 114831-160-558 circ 6
sent to clerk.
M. W.
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Rebecca Burch
widow of
William Burch
A Revolutionary Pensioner

Application for
Widows Pension
under Act Feb 1833
Boynton


Cheney & Watson
of Winchester Ind
Attys for applicant
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State of Indiana
County of Randolph fs.

On this 28th day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty five, personally appeared before me John B. Goodrich clerk of the Circuit Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, Rebecca Burch, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension to which she is entitled under the provisions of the 2nd Section of the Act of Congress approved February 3rd 1853, or under the provisions of any other act now in force giving pensions to widows of soldiers of the Revolution applicable to her case as made out in this statement - That she is the widow of William Burch. that she now resides in Randolph County Indiana - That her post office address is Winchester Indiana - That her age is sixty nine years - That her maiden name was Rebecca Keys. That I was married to the said William Burch in the County of Surry, State of North Carolina by one James Callaway a Justice of 

Rebecca Burch 
wid:
Wm.  Act 53 JW
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the Peace, as near as I can tell in regard to time is, that it was in the Summer of 1829, but I may be mistaken even in the year, as I have no record of the time only in my memory. I cannot tell whether or not there is any public record of my marriage in North Carolina - The portion of Surry County in which I then lived is now the County of Yadkin - The County has been divided - I cannot now get any information from there by letter - There is no private record of my marriage that I know of - My said Husband William Burch was a soldier in the War of Revolution - I think he served five years and was wounded in breast and leg. He served I think under Gen. Morgan but I cannot now tell his colonel or captain - I never had his discharge. My said Husband was a Revolutionary pensioner up to the date of his death. I cannot now tell under what act he drew his pension - He drew ninety six dollars a year, and if I am not mistaken it was paid him at Fayetteville in North Carolina. He lived in Surry County North Carolina during the time he drew this pension - His post office was Rockford Surry Co. N. C.
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My said Husband died on the 10th of June 1835 in Surry County State of North Carolina - I cannot be very positive as to date, as it is not set down, but I think above is right - One Elijah Thompson was appointed his administrator and I have been informed that one Nathan Dozier has all the pension papers of my deceased husband - I was making an effort to get these papers when the rebellion broke out, but failed, and since then could have no communications. I cannot now even if there is a record of my marriage there get the record - I think there is none letters public or private - I have not been married since, but have remained a widow ever since the decease of my said husband - I have never received any bounty land, or applied for any. I have never before applied for a pension, but did several years ago employ Judge Ruler to procure for me the pension, but for some reason, I cannot tell what he never succeeded, and I think never sent on any application - It has been neglect on my part - when I made inquiry about a pension some informed me that I could not get any and others that I could, and not knowing myself it has been neglected up to this date - I left in the year 1852, and have since resided mostly in this county -
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resided mostly in this county.
I lived with the said Burch until his death, and had by him two children (viz) William Burch, Jr., who is now dead and Elizabeth Burch aged 29 years who is now intermarried with Edgar E. S. Brown - These are his only children.
I think there is yet one person living who was present and witnessed my marriage to William Burch - viz Josiah Hutchins, who now lives as I am informed in Adell Dallas Co Iowa - I think there is no other living witness - I further swear that I have not been engaged in the late Rebellion in the United States or given it any aid or comfort - I hereby appoint Cheney & Watson of Winchester Randolph County Indiana, my lawful attorneys to prosecute this claim, and authorize them to receive the certificate to be issued therefore.
Rebecca Burch
her mark

Attest {Benjamin P. Keys
Durant Smith

Also personally appeared Benjamin P. Keys and Durant Smith residents of Randolph County Indiana, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being by me first duly sworn according to law say they were present and saw the said Rebecca Burch make her mark to the foregoing declaration.
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Also personally appeared Benjamin P. Keys and Durant Simit residents of Randolph County Indiana, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being by me just duly sworn according to law say they were present and saw the said Rebecca Burch make her mark to the foregoing declaration and power of attorney - they swear that they have for 40 years (the said Smith) and the said Keys all her life, been well acquainted with the said Rebecca Burch who has made application above to be placed on the pension rolls, and that they know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be - They further swear that they were acquainted with her husband William Burch, and knew him for at least five years, or from about the time of his marriage to applicant until his death - They further swear that the said William Burch and Rebecca Burch to their personal knowledge lived and cohabitated together as husband and wife and were so recognized and acknowledged from date of marriage until his death, and their said marriage was never questioned by anyone to their knowledge - At the time of said marriage they the deponents both lived in Surry Co. N. C., but we were not either of us present at the marriage and cannot tell exact date, but believe it is about time stated in applicant's declaration. 
The said Smith says that he only knows of the death of said William Butch by report, but never heard it contradicted and believes it true - The said Keys says that he did not see said Burch die, but that he lived in that County at the time of his death, and was at the administrators sale of his property, and never had any cause to doubt his death - and further that by his best recollection he died
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marriage was never questioned by anyone to their knowledge - At the time of said marriage they the deponents both lived in Surry Co. N. C., but we were not either of us present at the marriage and cannot tell exact date, but believe it is about time stated in applicant's declaration.
The said Smith says that he only knows of the death of said William Butch by report, but never heard it contradicted and believes it true - The said Keys says that he did not see said Burch die, but that he lived in that County at the time of his death, and was at the administrators sale of his property, and never had any cause to doubt his death - and further that by his best recollection he died in the year 1835 as stated by the applicant.
We further state that the said Rebecca Burch as remained a widow ever since his death, and has not in any measure given aid or comfort to the late Rebellion in the United States, and further that they are not interested in this application.
Benjamin P. Keys
Durant Smith

Sworn to acknowledged, and subscribed before me this 28th day of August 1865, and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim - Witness
My had and the seal of said court

John B. Goodrich Clerk
R. C. C.
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20,554
William Burch
Declaration
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Original Claim
Declaration in order to be placed on the pension list, under the Act of the 18th March 1818 
County of Surry,
On the 12th day of February 1828, personally appeared in Open Court William Burch resident in said County aged Seventy Years who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 March 1818 and the first of May 1820 - that he the said William Burch enlisted for the Term of Two years in the latter end of February in the Year 1776 in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia in the Company at that time commanded by Capt Thomas Walker who resigned and was succeeded by Capt William Henderson in the regiment commanded by Col George Matthews in the Line of the State of Virginia on the Northern Continental Establishment - that he continued to serve in said Corps until April 1777 when he was detached under the Command of Col Morgan and Marched to Saratoga under the immediate command of his Captain William Henderson - he was in the Battles
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preceding and at the Capture of Genl Burgoyne, when they returned - he was discharged at the Valley Forge in the latter end of February 1778 when his discharge was signed by Col. William Russell commander of Genl. Muhlenburg's Brigade - That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the Roll of the Regular Army in any state except the State of Virginia. (altho he served Eight or Nine Months in the Militia and was at the Capture of Lord Cornwallis) and that the following are the reasons for his not making application earlier for a pension = he did apply about six Years since but understood there was some defect in the Declaration - I was possessed of more property and enabled to get along myself until the failure of a person indebted to and a lameness which compelled me to go on crutches a long time reduced me to poverty - 
And in pursuance o the Act of the 1st May 1820 I do solemnly swear - that I was a Resident citizen of the United States on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property
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or any part thereof - with intent thereby so to diminish it as 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 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me - nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed -  That since the 18 March 1818 the following changes have taken place in my property=
on hand a Judge against McMeckle for 26$ & 16 cents. Tract of Land lying on Mitchells River containing 200 acres. has sold July the 20th 1818. to John Frost received in return a Bond for eight Hundred Dollars with interest from date Seven Hundred and forty two Dollars of that bond is unpaid, and John Frost has been entirely sold out by the Sheriff at the time the contract was made Frost was in possession of large property, he is now insolvent. and the interest of the bond was what I lived upon - he has a perhaps a small tract of 50 acres of land worth about Thirty Dollars to which however he has no Legal Title
Executions are now in the Sheriff's hands against this declarant to the amount of fifty six
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Dollars in favor of Wm P Waugh for Costs and principal which will take all the property he has on the world exclusive of the Bonds of Frost which are worth nothing. he has no family, all are dead and he is entirely alone - he has been afflicted with the Rhematic for about six or seven Years and went upon Crutches for twelve months - he is blind in one eye - he is now able to get about but very feeble = the Sheriff has taken the Judgement against McMickle in part pay of the execution in his hand in favor of Wm P Waugh. - This declarant has both following exclusive of his bed & furniture- 
2 Hogs a desk a Dutch oven & skillet
4 plates Table 3 Chairs
4 Knives & forks Chest William Burch
Sworn to and declared on the 12th day of February 1828 in Open Court
Test
John Wright CC

I John Wright Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Surry County do hereby certify that it appears to the Satisfaction of the Court that the said William Burch did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Declaration
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against the Common Enemy for the Term of Nine Months under one engagement on the Continental Establishment - I also certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly Copied from the Records of the Said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Said Court that the Total amount of value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Ten Dollars

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 12th day of February 1828
John Wright Clerk
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State of North Carolina
Surry County
I Thomas B. Wright Sheriff of Surry County do certify that John Frost has failed and his property has been sold under various executions which are still some of them unsatisfied and that he is considered insolvent.  I have received the Judgment against McMickle mentioned in the Declaration of William Burch as part pay of the execution against him in favor of William B. Waugh and I believe Burch to be now entirely insolvent.
Tho. B. Wright Shff

I James R. Dodge do certify that I was employed as counsel by William P Waugh against William Burch.  it was on an old covenant concerning tobacco made by Burch with a man by the name of Crawford on the 25 Decr. 1816.  Crawford assigned to Waugh & ran away.  Burch resisted the recovery on the ground of covenants performed to Crawford but failed in proof.  I have directed the Sheriff to receive the Judgment
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against McMickle and have discharged that much of the execution.  I believe Burch to be insolvent
Jas. R. Dodge
Feby 12. 1828
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50
284,553
Bounty Land.
Act of March 3, 1855
Mrs. Rebecca Burch
Widow of William Burch


H.A. Miles
Atty
Waverly P.O.
Bremer Co
Iowa
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Bounty Land Claim.
Form of Declaration
To be made by the Widow of an Officer or Soldier of the Revolutionary War.

State of Iowa
County of Bremer SS.
On this seventh day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Rebecca Burch aged sixty one years, a resident of Bremer County in the State of Iowa, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of William Burch, deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War for the term of five years that he served under General Morgan
She further states that she was married to the said William Burch in Surry County North Carolina in August A.D. 1829 by one James Caloway a Justice of the peace and that her name before her said marriage was Rebecca Keys
that her said husband died at Surry Co. N.C. on the 10th day of June A.D. 1834 1835 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Lane to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Rebecca Burch  x her mark

Affidavit of Two Witnesses
We, Heman A Miles and Edgar Brown residents of Bremer County in the State of Iowa upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rebecca Burch in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
H.S. Miles
Edgar Brown
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above 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.
George. S. Mathews J.P.
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Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents, That I, Rebecca Burch, of the County of Bremer and State of Iowa and the widow of William Burch deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint H.A. Miles of Waverly P.O. Iowa, my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney, or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13 day of August 1856
Rebecca Burch x her mark     Seal.

Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Bremer and State of Iowa this 12th day of August 1856.
George S. Mathews  Seal.

State of Iowa 
County of Bremer  SS.
I Herman A. Miles Clerk of the District Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that G.S. Mathews whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn;  that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit;  and that the aforesaid District Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at Waverly this 13th day of August A.D. 1856
H.A. Miles Clerk
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March 31, 1932
William Burch-W. 27940
Mrs. W.L.Dulin xxxxxxxxx
9403 Georgia Avenue xxxxxxxx
Silver Spring, Maryland BA-J/EEL

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to William Burch, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who served from Virginia.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.27940, based upon the military service of William Burch in that war.

William Burch (the name also appears as Birch) enlisted in Albemarle County, Virginia, the latter part of February, 1776, served in Captain Thomas Walker and William Henderson's Company, Colonel George Matthews Virginia Regiment; in April, 1777, was detached and served under Colonel Morgan in the Virginia Troops, was in both battles of Stillwater and at the capture of Burgoyne and was discharged in February, 1778, at Valley Forge; his discharge was signed by Colonel William Russell. He again enlisted and served eight or nine months and was at the capture of Cornwallis, dates and officers names not given. It was stated that he was wounded in the breast and leg while in the service.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 12, 1828, at which time he was aged seventy years and resided in Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina.

He died June 10, 1835, in Rockford, Surry (later Yadkin) County, North Carolina.

The soldier married in the summer of 1829, at Rockford, North Carolina, Rebecca Keys. Both were then of Surry County, North Carolina. The soldier had been previously married. The name of his former wife and the date of their marriage and her death not given.

Soldier's widow, Rebecca, was allowed pension on her applica-
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tion executed August 28, 1865, at which time she was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Randolph County, Indiana, where she had lived since 1852. She later lived in Bremer County, Iowa, and in 1881, was residing in Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, and it was then stated that she was eighty-eight years of age. She was deceased in 1887.

A child of the soldier by his former wife is referred to: no particulars are given. In 1828, soldier stated that all his family was then deceased.

Two children were born of his marriage to Rebecca Keys:

William Burch, who was dead in 1865.
Elizabeth, who married Edgar E.S. Brown, and in 1881, was aged forty-seven years and resided in Halstead, Kansas.

In 1881, Daniel H. Kayes, aged forty-eight years and a resident of Winchester, Indiana, stated that he was a nephew of Rebecca Burch. Benjamin P. Keys was a resident of Winchester, Indiana, in 1865, no relationship to the widow Rebecca Keys Burch, shown.

The above is the history of the only soldier named William Burch, who served with the Virginia Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE. JAN 10 1882
In claim
of Rebecca Burch
for
Revolutionary Pension
Affidavit of
Daniel H. Keyes
B
Filed by W. E. Lathy
Newton
Kansas
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State of Indiana
Randolph County SS:

In claim for Revolutionary Pension of Rebecca Burch, widow of William Burch decd-

On this 13" day of December A.D. 1881, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Daniel H. Keyes, aged 48 years, a resident of Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, who being duly Sworn, says, "Several years ago I once, on behalf of my Aunt, Rebecca Burch, made an effort to procure her pension, and I employed for her J. H. Stine Esq., an attorney for pension claimants, in Washington, D.C. I then procured affidavits proving that Aunt was the widow of Said William Burch.
I also proved the marriage of Rebecca Keyes to William Burch by the only eye witness then living, Josiah Hutchins - I sent this, and all other evidence
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required by him, except William Burch's Captain's name, to said J. H. Stine - Whether he ever filed it or not, I cannot now say - Josiah Hutchins has since died at Adel, Dallas County, Iowa - There is now no person living who witnessed the marriage aforesaid -
The case was not completed at the breaking out of the War of 1861, and communication was cut off with North Carolina and I could not hunt the there to ascertain the name of William Burch's Captain - 
I think said J. H. Stine Esq afterwards had a position in the Pension Department, and that he is there yet. I am in no way interested in this case, except as a nephew of Claimant's-
Daniel H. Keys
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by above named affiant, to whom I fully
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made known the contents thereof before he executed the same, and who is respectable and entitled to credit - 
I am not concerned in this case nor related to claimant-
John W Macy
Notary Public
Randolph County Indiana
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Arbuckle, June 27/59
Edgar E S. Brown April 10.
Burch, Aug: 9" 1865.
Watson. Nov: 25" 1865
" Apl. 12" 1866.
July 25 - 1867
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Wm Burch
Capt Hendersons Co-
under Genl Morgan
Va Service
Feby 1776 - 1778
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In view of claimant's old age, her apparent honesty, and her inability to furnish proof of death of 1st wife, the claim is submitted without such proof. 
As the Office accepted claimant's statement, as to death of first wife, in the pension claim, it is presumed that no further evidence will be required in the bounty land claim.
It is also to be noted, that the Office would not have known of the existence of the first wife, but for claimant's statement
KHW
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Wm Burch found in Capt Henderson Company
For July, Augt, Sept., October, November Dec 1777 & Jany & Feby 1778 to expiration of Service which included 15 days travel going home
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4-559.
McCarty
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
107877
RE
Hon. S. R. Peters,
H. of R.
Newton, Kansas.
Date, Oct. 24, 1884.
SUBJECT:
Asks if Rebecca Burch, a widow of Rev. Soldier, is entitled to a Land Warrant. if so, wants blank.
And Oct 30, 1884
and referred to Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Special
Referred to Div. B.
Eustes
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Wm Burch
Birch
Berch
3, Revolutionary
books. Searched No. claim on record 
Nov, 12, 1884
W,L,C
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1884 (4-607) D.W.C.
B: 107, 877.
MILITARY LAND-WARRANT DIVISION.
DWC
Department of the Interior,
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., October 30, 1884
Respectfully referred to the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, and writer so advised.
Hon S. R. Peters, W. C. Newton
Kansas.
D S Watson
Acting Commissioner.
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Act March 3/55
286,553 Jun. 28/58
Rebecca Burch wid of
Wm Burch priv
Capt REJECTED.
Col
Revol
N. C. Act 1818
REJECTED.
H A Miles
Waverly P.O. Beemer Co
Iowa
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H. A. Miles 4/58
nj, 1414
Hon. S. R. Peters inf. claim can be completed by filing proof of d. of 1" [illegible] & clts. iss. as soldier.
M. W
Apr. 9, 85. Clmt, d. of 1" up to,
M. W.
Dec. 21 - 85 - Clt per Hon S. R. Peters inf - cl. sub. for allowance in in filed,
MW
Feby - 12 - 86
Clmt ntf 1148 31-160-55
& Cir 6. M.W
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3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier William Burch
Service or Birch
Additional Service Va.
Rev. War.
REMARKS:
No Rej. claim: and Am. State Papers, Cl. 9, and List of 1835 N.C. & Va. do not show him pens for disability.
Chief Division
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3-171.
M. W. BOUNTY LAND.
OLD WAR AND NAVY DIVISION. 
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., Feby 12, 1886
Madam
Herewith I transmit Land Warrant No. 114831 bearing date of Feby - 9, 1886 for 160 acres, issued under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, to yourself, as widow of William Burch.
Please sign the receipt hereto attached and return this letter without delay.
Very respectfully,
John C. Black.
Commissioner
Mrs Rebecca Burch
Halstead
Harvey Co,
Kans
Febury the 22, 1886.
Received the above-described warrants.
Rebecca x Burch
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Rebecca Burch
widow of
William Burch
Says he died 1835 
was a pensioner on N.C. Roll
Says she applied along in 185-
No Record - 1812 War
W,L,C
Mr. White
McLawrence
said told it to Mr White
In from Appt
DM
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Booneville N.C Dec. 3/85
Messrs Peters & Lathy
D Sirs
I have not been able to find any person that knows of their own knowledge of the death of Mrs. Burch
They Say there is no Doubt but what she is dead. but they cannot Swear to it.
ask Mrs Burch if she can name any one that She ever heard Mr Burch speak of that She thinks would know anything about his first Wife I will Write to one or two other persons that I have not been able to See. and find out if they know anything that will
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be of any use to you
it has been so long since Mrs Burch died I a afraid there are no one living that her death can be proved by if I find anyone I will write to you immediately
Yours Truly
J. M. Speer
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Committee on Commerce,
House of Representatives,
Newton, Ks., Oct 24, 1884
Hon. Comr of Genl Land Office
Dear Sir
Is Rebecca Burch, widow of William Burch, a Rev. Soldier, entitled to a land warrant?
If so, please send me a blank, or rather, the necessary blanks for her to make out, to obtain it - She is now drawing a pension under the law of March 9, 1878 -
No. of cert. 7.549 -
Her deceased husband was a private in Captain Henderson's Co., in Col. Morgan's Regt, Va Vols -
Respty S. R. Peters
M.C.
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LETTER
NO. Post Office Department.
VOLUME OFFICE OF
THIRD ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL.
In any further correspondence on this subject, quote the above Letter, Number and Volume.
Washington, D. C. Sept. 10 1881
Col. W W Dudley
Commr. Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sir;-
The enclosed copy of letter with power of Attorney" from W. E. Lathy Esq Newton, Kans. is respectfully forwarded to the attention of your Office.
Be kind enough to direct that information be Communicated through Undersigned and Oblige
Yours Most Truly
S. R. Stratton
P. O. Dept.
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I send you this in relation to the widow Burch,
Yours,
S R Peters
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O. W. and N. Div.
M.W. Ex'r.
BL., No. 286553 Department of the Interior
William Burch PENSION OFFICE
Co. Reg't
Return this letter with your reply. Washington, D.C. Nov. 14, 1884
Sir:
In reference to your inquiry of the 24" ultimo, relative to the title of Rebecca Burch, widow William Burch, a Revolutionary soldier, to bounty land, I have the honor to state, that Mrs. Burch has a claim for bounty land on file, No. 286 553, which she can complete by furnishing proof of the death of her husband's first wife, and filing her an affidavit relative to her husband's service. She should state whether she ever received a pension.
Very respectfully
OPM Canter
Acting Commissioner

Hon. S. R. Peters
Newton
Kansas
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O. W. and N. Div.
M. W. Ex'r.
B.L. No. 286 553 Department of the Interior
William Burch PENSION OFFICE.
Co. Reg't
Return this letter with your reply. Washington, D.C. April 9 1885
Madam:
In your claim for bounty land as widow of William Burch, you should furnish evidence of the death of the first wife of the said William Burch.
Upon receipt of the evidence, prompt attention will be taken.
Very respectfully
John C Black
Commissioner

Mrs Rebecca Burch
Halstead
Harvey Co.
Kansas
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A. WIDOW'S BRIEF.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR WIDOW.
Claim No 41,684
Soldier, William Burch
Lewis C. White, Ex'r.
O. W. and N.
Ad. Jan. 14 1882
Immediate cause of death,
Remote cause,
Medical Reviewer.
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Sec. 4742, Sec 4743 and
3-128. Act. March 9" 1878
WAR OF THE Revolution 1776 Act of July 14, 1862, and subsequent acts.
7549 WIDOW'S PENSION.
(ORIGINAL WITH INCREASE.)
Topeka
Rebecca Burch, widow of William Burch 
Rank, Private
Company, of Capt. Henderson
Regiment, Col. Morgan Va. Line Rev. War
Residence of claimant, (Halstead) Harvey County, and State of Kansas
Post Office, Halstead, Harvey Co. Kansas
Attorney, W. C. Lathey, Newton Harvey Co. Kansas
Fee, $gent will not pay fee Articles of agreement, having been filed, 
Rate of pension, $Eight per month, commencing March 9", 1878, the date of passage of act
Payment on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
Sub-MITTED, for allowance Jan. 14, 1882 Lewis C. White, Examiner.
APPROVED for admission Jan. 24, 1882. Lanston, Reviewer.

DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
Enlistment, in February, 1776
Right accrued, Feby 3" 1853 and March 9, 1878.
Muster into pensionable rank, ", 18. 
Claim completed, November 7, 1881.
Discharge, February, 1778. 
Former marriage of soldier, not stated, 18
Death, June 10, 1835.
Death of former wife, period to, 1829.
Invalid app. filed, m, 1828. 
Claimant's marriage to soldier, August, 1829.
Invalid last paid to probably to June 18, 1835.
Widow's app. filed, Sept. 1, 1865 and Nov. 7, 1881.
CAUSE OF DEATH, Not Stated
PLACE OF DEATH, Surrey Co. N. Ca.
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ALLEGATIONS OF CLAIMANT.
Other children of soldier by former wife, None
Other children of soldier by claimant, "
Loyalty of claimant, Resumed.
SUMMARY OF PROOF.
A FORMER MARRIAGE OF SOLDIER alleged
The marriage of - to - 
is shown by

DEATH OF FORMER WIFE.
Prior to marriage in 1829

MARRIAGE OF SOLDIER TO CLAIMANT.
The marriage of William Burch to Rebecca Keys.
August 1829 Shown by afft. of witness who was present and three witnesses who prove co-habitation from 1829 to 1835 when soldier died.
Jan. 11/66, November 10/66 Nov. 7 1881

DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN.
None.

DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN.
None. 

CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE.
None.
Non remarriage.
Benjamin Keyes 
Durant Smith Swear the husband of claimant died in 1835, and claimant has not since remarried, but remains the widow of Wm. Burch a Rev. war soldier.
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PROOF AS TO SERVICE.
The Adjutant General U. S. A. reports the military history of the soldier as follows:

PROOF AS TO DEATH.
1st. Report of Adjutant General 
2d. Report of Surgeon General.
3d. Certificate of Disability.
4th. Testimony of Army Surgeon.
5th. Testimony of Officers.
6th. Testimony of Fellow Soldiers.
7th. Testimony of Attending Physician.
8th. Other Testimony.

DATE OF FILING. 
The Invalid claim of the soldiers show that he rendered but two years service during the Rev. War, 1776 to 1778, and was allowed a pension at $96 per year on the N. Ca. show soldier died June 10 1835.

Afft. of credible witnesses and a copy of the Court proceedings of Surry Co. N. Ca. show soldier died June 10 1835.
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3-405.
(PENSIONER DROPPED.)
U. S. Pension Agency,
Topeka, Kans.
June 30th, 1887
Hon. Jno. C. Black
Commissioner of Pensions
PLEASE GIVE CERTIFICATE NUMBER and return to ADMITTED FILES. Can not identify - MC
I hereby report that the name of Rebecca Burch, who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 7,549 and who was last paid at $12, to 4 March, 1887, has been dropped because of her death
U. S. OLD W. and N. SEP. 22. 1887 P. O. RECEIVED.
Very respectfully,
G. W. Glick
Pension Agent.
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.

27940
OW Widow
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O. W. and N.
L. C W. Department of the Interior.
PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Nober 7", 1881.
Sir:
In the claim of Rebecca Burch for pension as widow of William Burch Revolutionary War, the records fail to show that this man served int he war of 1776 or 1812. 
The claimant should state where she and the soldier resided subsequent to 1776, at what Agency soldier received his pension and the date he died.
An application in accordance with the enclosed blank should be filed by the claimant, and proper  proof of her marriage to soldier should be furnished. 
If possible claimant should give the name of the Captain or Colonel under which her husband served and the date from which he enlisted.
Upon the receipt of the evidence above indicated prompt action will be taken.
Very respectfully,
W. E. Lathey Esq. Wm W. Dudley.
Newtown, Commissioner
Harvey Co. Kansas. M
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OFFICE OF W. E. LATHY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Newton, Kansas, Nov. 2. 1881
Hon. W. W. Dudley
Dear Sir
In pursuance to your enclosed notice requiring evidence, I enclosed affidavits & application in the pension Claim of Rebecca Burch. She is a very old lady & you will see that her witnesses are necessarily ancient, and few.
Yet I have proven cohabitation by 2 witnesses & also by her daughter - Those who were present at the marriage, and the Squire Jas. Calloway who married them are all dead. I hope
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this will prove satisfactory -
I have written to Sleepy North Carolina to ascertain if a record exists of their marriage & will communicate the result-
Very Resptly
W. E. Lathey
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Wm Burch was pensioned on N.C. Roll
File 39.265

Office of W.E Lathy
Attorney at Law
Newton Kansas
Sept 6-81

COPY

Saml R Stratton
Dr. Friend
In 1835 one William Burch, a pensioner who I understand was paid at Fayetteville N.C. died leaving a widow Rebecca Burch.  She is now 87 years old and comes to me claiming that her husband was a Revolutionary Pensioner. (I think possibly she means 1812)  that she applied for a pension as his widow between 1850 & 1860 and that such a claim is now pending.  She does not know the number of the case nor his "Company or Regiment.  If you will please hunt the case up and inform me what shape it is in giving No. of his Company and Regiment.  I'll not bother you more.  I enclose power of attorney to me, which if it is the claim of a Revolutionary widow please file in the case.  If her husband was a soldier of 1812 let me know that
Yours very truly
(signed) WE Lathy
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[STAMP]
US Pension Office
Nov 7 1881

Case of Rebecca Burch
Widow of
William Burch
of Rev. War
for service pension

Affidavit of Elisabeth Brown
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State of Kansas
Harvey County SS.
On this 28th day of October A.D. 1881, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state, Elizabeth Brown, aged 47 years, a citizen of Halstead, Harvey County Kansas, who being by me duly sworn, according to law, says,
I am the daughter of Rebecca Burch, the widow of William Burch, and claimant for a pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War.  She lives with me and is 88 years of age, and he memory as to some things connected with her husband is a blank.  She did not know him for very many years before their marriage, and neither did I.  But I know the following facts in regard to the condition of things at time of the marriage and since.  At time of the marriage both were living at Rockford, North Carolina, and he, William Burch was was drawing a pension as a Revolutionary soldier at the Fayetteville, N.C. Pension Agency and continued to draw it while he lived.
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He had been married once before, but his wife had died, and one child born to him and his said first wife was dead also.  He was about 66 years old and she, my mother, about 34 years old at the time of the marriage.  James Calloway, a Justice of the Peace of Rockford, N.C. married them at that place, but he is long since dead.  Josiah Hutchins was present at the marriage, but my impression is he is dead, but if he is alive I will have his affidavit procured for my mother.  He lived at Winchester, Randolph Co. Indiana as late as 1854.  My mother was not married prior to marrying William Burch.  Our understanding always was that said William Burch enlisted in the Revolutionary War in 1776 and served until the end of the war.  that he was 16 or 17 years old when he enlisted, that he was a native of, and enlisted from North Carolina.  lived there several years, at least, prior to his enlistment as aforesaid.  My mother is poor, has no means of support whatever
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and entirely dependent on my husband and me for support, And we are ourselves poor, have a large family and have to struggle to make all ends meet.
Said William Burch died at Rockford, N.C. on the 10th day of June 1835.  I am not concerned in this case, except as daughter to the claimant.
Elizabeth Brown

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by above named affiant, to whom I fully made known the contents thereof before she executed the same, including the words, "together" and "by" erased and "for' interlined, and she is highly respectable and entitled to credit.  I am not concerned in this case nor in its prosecution and am not related to claimant.
M.V.Sweesy
Notary Public
Residence Halstead Kansas.
Commission Expires Febr'y 25, 1885
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[STAMP]
Case of Rebecca Burch
widow of
Wm Burch
of Rev. War
for Service Pension

Affidavit of Durant Smith

cohab d

Filed by 
W.E. Lathy
Newton Kansas.
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State of Indiana
Randolph County SS:
In claim of Rebecca Burch, widow of Wm Burch for Revolutionary pension.
On this 8th day of September AD 1881, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Durant Smith, aged 79 years, a citizen of Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, who being duly sworn, according to law, says, I was well acquainted with Rebecca Burch, the above named claimant, and with William Burch, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  I knew them intimately from 1829 to June 1835 when he, Wm. Burch, died, and during all that time they lived and cohabitated together as man and wife and were so reputed and understood to be in the community in which they resided;  to wit, Surrey,  County of Surrey and State of North Carolina.  They were highly esteemed and respected by all who knew them, or of them.  I am not in any way concerned in this case
Durant Smith
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by above named affiant, to whom I fully made known the contents thereof before he executed the same, and whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit.  I am not concerned in this case.
Isaiah P. Watts
Clerk Circuit Court
Randolph Co Ind
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[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
Nov [?] 1881

Case of Rebecca Burch
widow of William Burch
of Rev. War
for Service Pension

Affidavit of hannah Lafevre

Cohab
D

Filed by W.E. Lathy
Newton Kansas
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State of Indiana
County of Grant  SS:
In claim of Rebecca Burch, widow of Wm Burch, for Revolutionary Pension
On this 28 day of September AD 1881, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Hannah Lefevre, aged 73 years, a citizen of Jonesborough, Grant County Indiana, who being duly sworn, says,
I was well acquainted with Rebecca Burch, the above named claimant and with William Burch, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  They were man and wife and lived and cohabitated together as such from 1829 to 1835, in June, the time of his death, and during that time I visited there sever weeks and knew them intimately, and they ever lived together as man and wife and were so known and reputed in the Community in which they resided.  They were highly honored and respected citizens.  I am satisfied they were married, although I did not see the ceremony performed.  I am not interested in the case.
Hannah Lefever
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by foregoing affidavit, to whom I fully made known the contents thereof, and did so before she executed the same, and whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit.  I am not concerned in the case.
George C. Norton J.P. [handwritten seal]
Official [illegible] on file in the Department
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[STAMP]
US Pension Office.
Sep 12 1881

Case of Rebecca Burch 
widow of William Burch
for Pension

Claim for widow's Revolutionary Pension

Filed by 
W.E. Lathy 
Newton Kansas
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State of Kansas
Harvey County SS:

Know all men by these presents, That I, Rebecca Burch, of Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, aged 87 years, and formerly of Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, have made, appointed and substituted, and by these presents do make, appoint and Substitute W. E. Lathy of Benton, Harvey County Kansas, my true and lawful attorney in my claim for widow's pension, No. -, as widow of William Burch, late of the Revolutionary War, and fully empower him to do, Execute and perform all such act, deeds, matters and things as shall and may be requisite and necessary to be done and performed in the presentation of said Case the Same in all respects and to all intents and purposes as I myself might do or could do, if personally present - And I hereby specially revoke all authority heretofore given to my attorneys whatsoever, my case having been greatly neglected
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In witness whereof, I have set hereunto my hand and seal this 29th day of August A.D. 1881 - 
Witnesses Rebecca Burch x her mark
M V Sweesy
Edard [illegible] 
Be it known that on the 29 day of August AD 1881, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Rebecca Burch, to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing letter of Attorney, and the same having been read over to her and the contents thereof duly explained; acknowledged the same to be her act and deed
I am not interested in the claim
Witness my hand and official seal the day and year above written - M V Sweesy
Notary Public
Residence Historical Kans.
Commission Expires Feby 24/85

SEP 12 1881 OFFICE.
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Acting CC,
directs to reply
March 19, 1868
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
MAR 12 1868
PENSION OFFICE.
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James Hughes
of Indiana.
James W. Denver
of California.
Charles F. Peck
of Illinois.
P. O. BOX 15.

Office of
Hughes, Denver & Peck
Counsellors at Law &c.
258 G. Street
Washington, D.C. March 11, 1868
Hon Joseph H. Barrett
Comr. of Pensions,
Sir: At the request of Messrs Cheney & Watson of Winchester Indiana, we respectfully request you to inform us of the present condition of the Application of Mrs Rebecca Burch of Randolph Co. Indiana, (widow of William Burch who was a Revolutionary pensioner.) for a pension, filed in your Office several years ago, we are advised that the additional evidence required, as stated in your letter of April 12, 1866, to Messrs Cheney & Watson, was duly forwarded, by them, to you.
Very Respectfully
Hughes Denver & Peck
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Winchester Ind.
June 24 1847
Hon L B Wilson
I am the widow of Wm Burch a Soldier of the Revolution who drew a pension and have made application for pension due me through my attorneys, Cheney & Watson, of Winchester Ind - My claim has been on file a long time, and I have been to expense in getting Evidence from North Carolina, and have sent all the Evidence required, and cannot get an answer from Commissioner of Pensions as to what more Evidence if any is needed - I have written & my attys have written and neither get any answer - If you will look after the
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matter and with me just what I must yet prove if anything you will much oblige a very needy person - Direct your letter to me in care of Cheney & Watson at Winchester Ind.
Yours &c
Rebecca Burch
There is no number to my application
Respectfully refered to the Hon Jas H Burnett Comr Pensions for information & answers through this office & oblige
L B Wilson 
Ind Military Agt

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
SEP 3 1887
PENSION OFFICE.
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Witness [illegible] for [illegible]
EX

Winchester Ind
April 15 1867
Hon Joseph H Barrett
Comr of Pensions
Will you be kind enough to inform us what is yet wanting in the claim of Rebecca Birch widow of William Burch a revolutionary pensioner - She has complied with the requirements of your letters of Nov 25 1864 & April 12 1866 as fully as possible without going to North Carolina for Evidence -
We supposed the evidence sent to be substantial compliance with the requirements - if not please write us what point is not Established so that she can send for evidence Cheney & Watson
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Winchester Ind. Dec 28 1866
Hon Joseph H Barrett
Comr Pensions
I have forwarded to you all the Evidence you requested, in order to procure my pension as widow of William Burch a revolutionary pensioner, and am waiting anxiously to hear from you in the matter - Please write to me in care of Cheney & Watson Winchester Ind. what is the trouble with my case, and if any more Evidence is needed just what it is, as you have already been furnished Evidence of my identity as the widow of William Burch, and also Evidence that he was a pensioner
Rebecca Burch
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Winchester Ind.
Sept 27 1866
Hon Joseph H Barnett
Comr Pensions
Inclosed is copy of settlement made by Wm M Burch Administrator as requested in your communication of 12th April last - It would do no good to send affidavit of surviving child, as she was too young at my fathers death to know anything - 
You request Affidavit of Nathan Dozier - Inclosed is a letter from him and also one from S Hobson from which you will see the reason why his affidavit cannot be obtained - He claims that he was once Employed at one half to get the pension, and is now mad because he is not employed and claims the papers are lost - You have already the affidavit of H G. Hampton that Burch was a pensioner and Evidence of Hutchins of Marriage - 
Mrs B's friends are poor and are advised not to go to N. C. now by their friends who live there - Dozier is an old Rebel and would raise not against anyone there after Evidence Further most of letters written do not
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reach there for some reason, and money sent by ail to get the evidence has all been lost by the way-
Please write us just what further evidence will be required if any in this case
yours &c
Cheney & Watson
Hon Jos H Barrett
Com Pensions
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Death of Soldier
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May Term 1838
North Carolina Agreeable to a Standing
Surry County order of the County Court of Surry we Richard C Puryear and James Calloway two of the acting Justices of said County have this day proceeded to suite with Elijah Thompson admr of Wm M Burch dcd. and find as follows. Viz
The Amount of the estate of the dcd as returned by the Administrator $547.98 $547.98
The estate of the Dcd in account with admr. for money paid out 335.74
For Commissions 44.16
$379.90 - 379.90
Which bears - $168.08
R C Puryear
Jas Calloway Comr.
I H C Hampton Clerk of Surry County Court state of North Carolina do certify that the above transcript is a true Copy from the record in my office of the settlement made with Elijah Thompson admr of Wm M Buch dcd as appears of record in my office
Witness my hand and seal
of office at Dobson this
11th day of September
1866.
H. C. Hampton C.C.C
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June 15 1866
Republic Yadkin Co. N.C.
Respected Friend & Nephew Daniel Keys 
I have at last got a coppy of the settlement the Administrator Elijah Thompson in the Court on the Estate of W. M. Burch Descd but have not yet got to see the Administrator to git his Affidavit, but got attested coppy with the county seal to it I seen Dr Dozier but could not git him to do anything he appeared to be interupted because he had ain writing to me on the ocasion he said thee had promis to give him half that he could git if he would under take and he had got all the papers fixed up right to go and draw the money but then he received a letter from thee Directing him to make out his bill of expence and trouble and he would send his pay to me to pay him he said he had spent a bout fifteen Dollars besides his time and trouble and when he received that, he said he fixed them up and maled them to thee and he had not heard from them since and if he had to be put of in That kind of around about way he did not bear if he never hear from them, we have a very trying time hear in regard of [illegible] the poor class is all most on Starvation I suppose that one half of the people is now aliving on rasten ears all most in lively money is very searse and every thing very high and the credit cistom all most intirely Done there for but Little trading going on a great Deal of steeling and murdering and fiting going on so that our courts are crouded full with them so that such suits
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can not be tried and has to be laid over I would like to move some wher to some place new here the people ware most united and living more in love and unity and not so much in contestation there is a very Great Emigration to the west from har this countary this year and ther would be a great many more would if money matters would admit of it 
I have went a very great Deal of hard ship since the war begun and appears like I am going down hill I am some 40 or 50 pounds liter than I used to be this war has made a very heavy Debt against me which I am a suffering very hard to work out again I hope there will be some way to git along with out braking me up I have been so hard put to my shifts is the reason why I did not attend to thy request no sooner my family is near in common health give my respects to thy Father and all inquiring friends and relations I have lived here in my native land untill I have all most become a stranger in it but few of my old associates to be seen here now, in love I remain
Stephen Hobson
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Boom Rice N.C. Ap 18th 66
Respected Sir
Two days ago I recd your letters Dated Dec 8th 1865 & take pleasure in answering the same Previous to the War I made out the claim of your aunt Rebecca Burch and forward them to the Pension Office the agent there returned the papers to me instructing me to have a power of Attorney from Mrs. Burch and the claim would be forth coming & then enclosed all the papers and directed them to her with a power of attorney to assigned before a probate Judge the Papers never came back and I supposed that she had got the papers and gave the power of Aty to some other person and collected the amt due her
There is no Record of their marriage James Caloway who married them died Two months ago I do not recolect who collected his pension for him The section whom buried him is still alive so far as I know The War department did admit her Claim when & applied the first time and if those papers Miscaried and did not fall in the Hands of some [illegible] her Claim can be recover yet some years ago I prosecuted a claim for a Mrs Lyons and had to send the papers to Missouri to get there [illegible] - Identified and a scamp collected the money due and got a land Warrant for 80 acres and the papers did not come back and
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I wrote to the agent of the Land Office and had the first Warrant Revoked and got another for her it was done by a Regular bred Lawer the money was Lost by the scamp giving to California it may be that your aunts papers have been treated the same way I sent all the Affidavits I recd. her and all the papers that I Red from the Pension Bureau the Postage on the Bundle was 24 cts and it is strange that such a package did not reach its destination I have an attorney regularly employed in Washington and will learn as soon as possible -
whether the money has been collected or not if so who got it and inform you if your aunt is willing to make me a power of attorney I will make another effort to get it by her giving me one third those are the only terms that I would attempt to recover such a claim if she Concludes to have me prosecute the claim you will please write to me and get all the information from her you can
yours Resp-
N B Deguir
Boom Sille
Yadkin County
N.C.
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North Carolina
Yadkin County
This day personally appeared before me J. G. Marlen clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for said county, H. G. Hampton a citizen of said County and to me well known as a credible person, and maketh oath that he was well acquainted with William M. Burch, formerly of the County of Surry in the State aforesaid; that he was a revolutionary Soldier and while this affiant was acquainted with him, he drew a pension from the United States Government of Ninety-Six dollars a year.
This affiant further maketh oath that the said Wm M. Burch intermarried with one Rebecca Keys in the said county of Surry and that they had one child born, and that the said Rebecca, after the death of her said husband, removed to the State of Indiana. Mar. 7th 1866
H. G. Hampton
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of Mar. 1866
J. G. Marlen clk
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William M Burch to John Frost a Deed
This Indenture made this 20th day of July Anno domini 1818 Barbara William Burch Mr. of Surry County and State of North Carolina of the one part and John Frost, of Rowan County & State of N Carolina of the other part, Witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars in hand paid by the said Frost to the sd. Burch the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged, the sd. Burch hath given granted bargained and sold and by and by these presents doth deliver to the sd. Frost three certain tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the sd. County of Surry on the Cow Branch and Mitchells River the first Begining at a Black Rok at the mouth of a small Branch and was North thirty nine chains to a pine there [illegible] the Cow Brand forty two chains to a part ask, then South twenty five chains to a White Oak, then East twenty six chains and thirty four links to a Hickory then South fifteen chains to a post, thence to the Beginning including the Grigs and Saw Mill, seats containing One Hundred Acres. The second
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Begining at a pine on the bank of Mitchells River and runing West thirty one chains and sixty two links to a post Oak, then North thirty one chains and sixty two links to a post oak then East crossing the sd. River thirty one chains and sixty two links then to the Beginning containing one hundred Acres adjoining the other tracts. The third tract begining at a pine on the last side of Mitchells river at the corner of the last mentioned tract being a tract sold by Hugh Armstrong as Sheriff to Wm. Bills which Land with the following was conveyed by Bills to Wm. Matthews & by him to Burch and runs west crossing the river South ten chains & fifty links to a red oak and post oak in Kerly's line thence with his line down a branch to its mouth in Yadkin River to the Mouth of Mitchels River thence up Said River as it Meanders to a Burch tree near the mill seat formerly known by the name of Nalls Mill seat thence last fifty links to a stake thence north one chane to a stake then west fifty links to a stake on the other bank of the river then up the river to the [illegible] containing sixty Acres be the same
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Land & premises with all the improvements benefits privileges & appertances in any manner belonging or appertaining thereto clear of all encumberances whatsoever both in Law & equity, In testimony whereof I the sd. Burch have set my hand & affixed my seal the day & date above written
Signed sealed & delivered
in the presence of Wm Burch Seal
T Hampton
Jas Parks
Surry County February Term 1819 The execution of the within Deed was duly proven in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Hampton & ordered to be Registered
Test Jo. Williams CC

Surry County
I Matew. M. Hughes Public Register for the County afored. do certify the within to be a true Copy from the Books in my office as Registered in Book O. page 284
Test Matw. M. Hughes P. Regr.

State of North Carolina
Surry County I John Wright Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that Mathew M. Hughes who signed the foregoing attestation is Public Register of the county of Surry - and all faith is due thereto Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court this 15 May 1828.
John Wright CC
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Copy of a Note given by John Frost to William Burch - Towit.
December the Twenty fifth 1828. I promise to pay Wm Burch M. Seven Hundred Dollars for value received by Me July 20 1818
Witness John Frost. Sesal
T Hampton.

State of North Carolina Court of Pleas & Quarter
Surry County Sessions May Term 1828.
Henry G Hampton swears that he has examined the Note of which the preceding is a Copy - that the body of the Note was written by James Parks who has been dead Two Years last November that the signature of John Frost is the hand writing of said Frost. and that the subscribing witness T Hampton is in the hand writing of the said Hampton father of this Deponent.
Sworn to in Open Court H. G. Hampton
this 15 May 1828.
Test John Wright CC

I Thomas B Wright Sheriff of Surry County do Swear that there is an execution now in my hands issued from the County Court of Rowan County in favor of Meredith Thurmond and John Martin against John Frost for three Hundred & Thirty Dollars fifty eight cents - and thirteen Dollars Eighty five cents cost that I have found Nothing and this day have made return thereon "nothing found" the said Frost is insolvent and I believe the said William Burch insolvent also.
Thomas B Wright sff
Sworn to in open Court 15 May 1828. 
Test John Wright CC
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Recd. 27 May 1828.
William Burch
Surry County
NC
Act 18 March 1818
James R Dodge
Huntsville
Surry County
NC

150
Hon James L Edwards
Pension office
War Dept. Washington
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Sir Huntsville Surry - 14 May 1828
I enclose the Declaration of William Burch - at court Last week I obtained the additional affidavits - I had not the Declaration with me - in the Note which I copied and proved and which was [illegible] old. I do not find the words "Interest from date" which Burch Mentions. there was a Private arrangement between him & Frost as to the Interest - there was a forty Two Dollar Note I thought it unnecessary to copy - I have proved the paper by the son of the subscribing Witness - The body the writing of Parks who has been decd two years. & over -
The Decd you will Perceive was registered & Recorded in 1819 - The Bond is not due till the fall of Course there is no presumption of Payment - The Sheriff has sworn to an execution in his hands against Frost & has return hereon - also to the insolvency of Burch, & Frost & both.
I remain Sir
Your Obt Svt.
Jas R Dodg3e
Hon J L Edwards
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Copy. Pension Office,
16th June 1853.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of William Burch, decd. of Indiana, has been received and filed with the original application.
The claim has little merit, as William in his own application could not state how long he served, when he enlisted or when discharged - nor is he aided in any point by record or parol evidence.
The proof of marriage must be explicit as to date, - so also as to William's death: and the witnesses must show how they recall the particular time.
George W. Hardin, Esq.,
Bloomington,
Inda.
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Pension Office,
March 30, 1860.
Sir,
In response to the inquiries of your letter of 20th ulto., I herewith enclose a copy of a letter from this Office dated June 16, 1853, addressed to Geo. W. Hardin, which will inform you of the objections to the allowance of the claim of William Burch and the name of the agent employed by the parties interested to prosecute it.
Very respectfully, &c
Geo W Hardin
Commissioner.

Edgar E. S. Brown, Esq.,
Winchester,
Randolph Co.
Indiana.
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Department of the interior
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC
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Cedar Falls Black hawk co Iowa May 6th 89
To the commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC Sir
The widdow of William Burch a private in service in the revolution under Colonel Morgan
She affirms that her husband was entitled to a Pension and drew the same during his life time and his widdow is no doubt entitled to draw the same since his death such information as would constitant with your Business would be glad by received also to send the cord of some responsible Attorney to entrust the business to in Washington very Respectfully yours
J Graham Arbuckle
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Winchester Ind
April 10th 1860
Dear Sir:
I return the letter and copy I recd. from you a few days since, - 
There must be a mistake in it, Wm Burch died about 25 years ago in N. Carolina, - left Rebecca Burch his widow who moved to this Co. (Randolph Indiana) some 6 or 8 years ago, where she now lives, - She has never made any application for a renewal of the pension - Mr. Burch drew a pension according to the widows Recollection,-
The widow knows nothing of Geo W. Hardin - indeed we never heard of such a man
Please let me know whether from your office and at the Agency at Fayetteville N.C. Wm Burch was a pensioner? &c
Truly &c
Edgar E. S. Brown
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Winchester Randolph County
Hon Joseph H Barrett Indiana July 28 1865
Comr of Pensions
Dr Sir
My name is Rebecca Birch, I am widow of William Birch who was a Soldier in War of Revolution, and who died in North Carolina about 30 years ago - My husband in his life time drew a pension of 96 Dolls a year which was paid at Fayetteville N.C. -
I have never drawn any pension - Am I entitled to one - if so how much
Please send me papers to apply - I married Mr Birch after the war was over, and do not know the Regiment & Co in which he served - I have neither his discharge nor his old pension Certificate, but I suppose you have a record of his Service & of the fact that he drew a pension - My husband lived in Surry County North Carolina when he drew the pension - Will you be kind enough to give me such information as will enable me to get my pension as I am old and poor - Please write to
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me at Winchester Randolph County Indiana
Rebecca Birch
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Winchester, Ind. Oct 26 1865
Hon Jos H Barrett
Comm Pensions
About two Months ago we sent you the Application of Rebecca Burch widow of Wm Burch (a Revolutionary Pensioner) for pension as his widow under act Feb 1853 - Did you receive such application? Have not heard from it
Cheney & Watson
Attys for Applicant
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State of Iowa
Dallas County SS
On this 28th day of December 1865 personally appeared before me J D Ferguson a Justice of the Peace - in and for said County of Dallas, Josiah Hutchens to me well known to be respectable and entitled to credit, who upon his oath says that he is personally acquainted with Rebecca Burch widow of William Burch, and who now lives in Randolph County Indiana, that he was also personally acquainted with her husband William Burch of Surry County State of North Carolina, and he further states that the said William and Rebecca Burch and saw them married by James Calloway, a Justice of the Peace, at the residence of Said Calloway in Surry County State of North Carolina and as near as I can recollect the time it was in August AD 1829 and that he knows that afterwards they lived together as husband and wife
Josiah Hutchens
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 28th of December 1865
J D Ferguson
Justice of the peace
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CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. MILLS & Co, Printers and Blank Book Manufacturers, Des Moines Iowa
STATE OF IOWA,
Dallas County. SS
I, Cole Noel Clerk of the District Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that J D Ferguson before whom the foregoing instrument of writing was proven or acknowledged, was at the time, and still is an acting and qualified Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who is duly authorized to take acknowledgements, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said J D Ferguson and I verily believe that the name J D Ferguson subscribed thereto to be his genuine signature, and I further certify that the foregoing and annexed instrument is executed according to the laws of Iowa.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the District Court
of Dallas County, this 2d day 
of January 1866.
Cole Noel
Clerk of the District Court.
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State of Indiana
County of Randolph ss.
On this 7th day of November 1866 personally appeared before me John B Goodrich Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County, Lucinda Keys to me well known to be respectable and entitled to credit who upon her oath says that she formerly lived in Surry & Stokes County in North Carolina and was well acquainted with Wiliam M Burch and Rebecca Burch his wife.- That the last time she saw William M Burch was as near as she can reccollect [recollect] about 1830-  That the said William was then a pensioner she has no doubt.  She knows that he had pension certificate, and that the said William went to Fayettville, N. C. to draw his money ^and returned- She thinks that he drew $96.00 per year.  It was then generally understood and not doubted by any one that the said Burch was then a pensioner.  That she is well acquainted with Rebecca Burch his wife, and who is now his widow living in Randolph County Indiana- That she knows personally that they lived together as husband and wife in
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North Carolina, and that they were then lawfully married- That while she was not present at the marriage, she knew personally of it as a neighborhood fact, and assisted in making her wedding clothes- Affiant says that she lived in 
N. C. up to about year 1833, that she now lives in Lyons Co Kansas, but is well acquainted with Rebecca Burch who lives in Randolph Co Ind, that she has seen the said Rebecca in said county, and knows her to be the widow of said William M Burch who was a pensioner living in North Carolina 
She further states that she has no interest in this application
her mark [hand drawn X] Lucinda Keys
Attest {John J Cheney
{E L Watson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of Nov 1866 witness my hand and seal of Court
J. B. Goodrich
Clk C, C, R, C
Recd Nov 10 1866
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U.
Revolution
Application for Service Pension.
WAR OF ["1812" crossed out] 1776
Rebecca Burch
WIDOW OF
William Burch
of Capt. ___________________
Co. _________________ Reg't of ______________
No Duplicate  W. L. C
Filed by
W. E. Lathy
Newton
Kansas.
Died 10 June 1835
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State of Kansas, Harvey County, SS:
In claim of Rebecca Burch for pension, as widow of William Burch, a soldier in the Revolutionary War-
On this 15th day of October A. D. 1881, personally came before me, a Clerk of Dist. Court in and for said County and State, Rebecca Burch aged 88 years, a resident of Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, who being by me duly sworn, says, I am the claimant above named- I do not know where William Burch, my late husband resided prior to 1776- I was married to him in the Spring of 1829, and lived with him as his wife until June 10, 1835, when he died- We were married at Rockford, North Carolina and lived there until he died- He died at Rockford aforesaid- He aways  claimed to be a native of North Carolina, and he enlisted from that state- He drew pension during our married life and drew it at the Fayetteville, North Carolina pension agency.  I cannot give his Company, Regiment, or name of his Captain or Colonel, but he
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[In margin:  attest Frank A. Norton H. H. McAdams]
was under General Morgan-
her mark [hand drawn X] Rebecca Burch
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by above named affiant, to whom I fully made known the content hereof before she executed the same, and who is highly respectable and entitled to credit- I am not concerned in this case nor related to claimant-
E L Parris
Clerk of Dist Court
Harvey Co. Kans
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U.  [3—026.]
WAR OF 1776.
CLAIM OF WIDOW FOR SERVICE PENSION.
N. B.—All the blank spaces in this form must be carefully filled up in accordance with the instructions on the back hereof; and from the best information possessed, or obtainable, by the applicant.
State of Kansas}
County of Harvey} ss:
On this Fifteenth day of October, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and Eighty one, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Dist. Court, the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, (1) Rebecca Burch aged 88 years, a resident of Halstead ^Harvey Co., in the State of Kansas, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of (2) William Burch deceased, who was the identical (3) William Burch, who served under the name of (4) William Burch as a (5) Soldier [line crossed out], in the Revolutionary War and was commanded by General Morgan, in the year ["1812" crossed out] 1776; that her said husband (6) enlisted at North Carolina on or about the Dont Know date, A. D. _______, for the term ---- , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of (7) Dont Know, on the _______ day of __________, A. D. ____.  She further states that the following is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment, viz:  (9) Does not know
She further states that she was married to the said William Burch, at the town of Rockford, in the county of Surry, and in the State of North Carolina, on the Spring ---------, A. D. 1829 by one (10) James Callaway, who was a (11) Justice of the Peace; and that her name before her said marriage was Rebecca Keyes; and she further states that (12) said William Burch had been previously married, to whom she cant remember- but she is dead & they had no children who lived that she, claimant was never married before- and that her said husband (13) William Burch, died at Rockford, in the State of North Carolina, on the 10th day of June, A. D. 1835, and that she has not again married; and she further declares that the following have been the places of residence of herself and her said husband since the date of his discharge from the Army, viz:  (14) that William Burch lived at Rockford N. C. until he died- That she lived at Rockford aforesaid until Sept 1850, then in Winchester Indiana and at Bremer Co. Iowa until Fall of 1871 and at Halstead, Kansas ever since  She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th, 1878, and hereby appoints W. E. Lathy, of Newton Kansas, her true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim; and she further declares that she has heretofore made an application for (15) pension- She cannot remember the time, but think about 1857
Note:  Written over text-
"NO FILE TO BE ALLOWED IF THIS BLANK IS USED
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and hat her residence is (town) of Halstead county of Harvey, State of Kansas, and that her post-office address is Halstead, Harvey County Kansas,
Rebecca Burch x her mark
ATTEST:
Edgar Brown
H. H. McAdams
ALSO personally appeared H. H. McAdams, aged 45 years, residing in Newton, Kansas, and Edgar Brown, aged 49 years, residing at Halstead, Kansas, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the said Rebecca Burch for 9 years and for 29 years, respectively; that they were present and saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have ever reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical (16) William Burch who rendered the service alleged in the above application (in the company of Captain - in the regiment of - , in the war of 1776) by the following named facts and circumstances, viz: (17) That she has so informed them
and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Edgar Brown
H. H. McAdams
(Signature of witnesses.)
SWORN to and subscribed before me this 15" day of October, A.D. 1881; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words "In", erased, and the words -, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim,
E L Parris
L. S. (Official character.) Clerk of Dist Court
of Harvey Co, Kan.
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BOUNTY LAND.
WIDOW'S BRIEF.
Claim No. 286 553
Warrant No. 114831
Act of Mch. 3, 1855
Claimant, Rebecca Burch
Soldier, William Burch
Action, Admission
Examiner, Martin Welles
Tmal search
No record
MEG
OLD WAR & NAVY.
FEB 9 1886
DIVISION.
Formal search
Jan 2, 1886
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BOUNTY LAND.
WIDOW'S BRIEF.
Rev. War pension
ctf No. 7459
Case No. 286 553, Act of Mch. 3, 1855, Warrant No. 114831
Rebecca Burch (age 91), widow of
William Burch
Rank: Private
Captain: Henderson
Regiment: Virginia Line
War: of Revolution
Post Office: Halstead, Harvey, County and State of Kansas
Attorney: Claimant. P.O.:
- County, State of -, Fee -, - Contract
- Warrant No. - acres, Act of -, issued to 
Application filed Jan'y 28, 1858
Alleged service. In pension claim, service is alleged in Revolutionary War under Gen. Morgan in 1776 - Enlisted in N.C. 
In bounty land claim alleges service for five years under Gen. Morgan &c.
Record evidence of service. Soldier's Invalid pension claim shows service of William Burch as private in Capt. Henderson's Co. of Col. Morgan's Regt in the Virginia line for two years from Feb. 1776 to Feb. 1779.
Rolls in the Pension Office show service of Wm Burch from July 1, 1777 to Mch. 1, 1778, in Capt. Wm Henderson's Co. Col. Morgan's Regt, Va. Line, Revolutionary War.
Proof of identity. Claimant states that she is drawing a pension & gives correct No. of c't'f. Age, residence, allegations of service correspond. signs by mark in both claims.
Proof of loyalty. Extreme age of claimant. Residence in Kansas. affidavit of B. P. Keyes & Durant Smith.
warrant to be sent to claimant
Admitted at 160 acres, Dec. 30, 1885.
C.H. Martin Welles
Examiner.
APPROVED January 8th, 1886.
F. W. Dalton.
Reviewer. (OVER.)
Claimant signs by mark.
M.C.
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SUMMARY OF PROOF.
Marriage. Aug. 1829 of William Burch to Rebecca Keys, averment of claimant. Josiah Hutchins testifies to being present at marriage in Aug. 1829. Durant Smith and Hannah Lefavre testify to cohabitation from 1829 to 1835.
Proof as to capacity to marry. Claimant states she was not previously married. Death of 1st wife alleged to have occurred prior to 1829. see pen. claim.
Death of soldier. June, 1835, shown by Durant Smith, Hannah Lefavre & Benjamin Keys. see pen. claim Copy of proceedings of Court, of Surry Co. N.C. show soldier died June, 10, 1835. see pen. claim.
Widowhood. Shown by Durant Smith and Benjamin Keys. see pen. claim.

INCIDENTAL MATTER.
In regard to death of 1st wife, W. E. Lathy, the atty who obtained the pension claim, swears that he has made every effort to obtain evidence of death of 1st wife, but has utterly failed. He files a letter from J. M. Speer, Boonville, N.C., who states his inability to find any person who knows from personal knowledge of the death of the first wife
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[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
Jan 27 1885

No 286,553
Claim for Bounty Land
of
Rebecca Burch
widow of 
William Burch
of Va Line, Rev War

Affidavit of 
Claimant

Aff. of
Clmt

Filed by 
W.E. Lathy
Attorney-at-law
Newton, Harvey County, Kansas.
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State of Kansas
County of Harvey SS:
In claim for bounty land No. 286.553, Rebecca Burch, widow of late William Burch, of Capt Henderson's Co. of Col Morgan's Regt of Va line, Revolutionary War
Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, Rebecca Burch, aged 90 years, a resident of Halstead, County of Harvey, State of Kansas and, who by me duly sworn, according to law, says 
I am above named claimant.  I did not know my husband during his term of service in the Revolutionary War.  I first knew him in 18   , and married him in 1829.  We lived together until June 1835, when he died.  All I know about his service in from what he told me, and from the fact that he was drawing a pension, as late a private in Captain Henderson's Company, Col Morgan's Regiment of Virginia line Revolutionary soldiers, when I married him and continued to do so up to the day of his death.  He told me he had served in the Rev. War in that company and regiment.  I made an application for a pension as his widow under act of Congress of March 9, 1878;  my claim was granted and I am now drawing a pension of $8. per month, by virtue of pension certificate no. 7,549. Rev. War.
Rebecca Burch x her mark
Attest M.V. Sweesy
Edgar Brown

[STAMP]
US Pension Office
Jan 27 1885
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Sworn to and mark made before me, this 6th day of December, A.D. 1884, by above named affiant to whom I read the contents of said affidavit before she signed and swore to the same, and who is respectable and entitled to credit.  I am not in any way concerned in this case.
M.V Sweesy Notary Public
My com. expires Febry 24, 1885.
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NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE -- No. 2.
State of Kansas, Harvey County, ss.

I, A.J. Puett Clerk of the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Kansas, within and for said County of Harvey, which is a Court of Record, having a seal, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that M V Sweesy whose name is subscribed to the certificate or proof of acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, and therein written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, a Notary Public in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Notary Public, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate or proof of acknowledgement is genuine. I further certify that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County, at Newton, this 20th day of January A.D. 1885
A.J. Puett Clerk
D. Hayer Deputy Clerk
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No 286553
Claim for Land Warrant of Rebecca Burch widow of Wm Burch
Co. Henderson Co of Col. Morgan [illegible], Va Vols.
Affidavit of W.E. Lathy

Filed by W.E. Lathy, Attorney-at-law, Newton, Harvey Co., Kas.
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State of Kansas
County of Harvey

In claim for land warrant, No. 286,553, of Rebecca Burch, widow of late Wm Burch of Co. [blank] Regiment of Rev. War Vols.
Personally came before me, County Clerk [illegible] Court in and for said county and state, W.E. Lathy, aged 46 years, a resident of Newton, county of Harvey, state of Kansas, sworn according to law, say: I am attorney for claimant in this case
She, the claimant, is a feeble old lady of 91 years, and cannot furnish the volumes of army [illegible] to prove that Wm Burch's first wife is dead.
I have made every effort to get proof of the death of Wm Burch's first wife, but the time is too long back. I have [illegible] failed to get back evidence. Mrs Burch never lived in North Caroline or Kansas. No one there. I append a letter from J.M. Speer, of
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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of December A.D. 188 _ by above-named affiant, to whom I read the contents of said affidavit before he signed and swore to the same, and who is respectable and entitled to credit. I am not in any way concerned in this case.

W J Pruett
Clerk Dist Court.
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Retd. from H. C. July 10, 84
Dec. 10/85 Claimant informed through Hon S. R. Peters, as to the Allowance of her claim.
White.
Pension Agt reported dead in 1887
May 1887 - living in Halstead
Henry Co Kansas - (aged 91 years)
Requisition for $19.60/100 to the
Secretary as requested by the
Auditor No. 146
August 1" 1887
1917 Mch. 8, History to Mrs. Miles D. McKee. C.
1932 - Mar 31 - Hist to Mrs W. L. Dulin EEL

(3-232.) M
No. 7549
File No. 27.940
Widow
Revolutionary War
Rebecca Burch
Widow of
William Burch
Rank Priv
Company Capt Henderson
Regiment Col Morgans Va Line
Rev War
Rate per month $8
Commencing 9 Mch 1878
Ending
Certificate dated Jan 27, 1882,
and sent 31" 1882.
Payable at Topeka Agency.
Attorney.
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book - Vol. - Page
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13/87 N.
29.347
No. 41684
SERVICE PENSION.
Revolutionary War.
Act of March 9, 1878
Rebecca Burch
Halstead, Harvey Co. Kans.
WIDOW of William Burch
Died June 10, 1835
Received Nov. 7, 1881.
W. E. Lathey
Newton
Harvey Co. Kans.
Attorney.
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9408 Georgia Avenue,
Silver Spring, Md.
February 15, 1932

Director of Pensions,
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:
I would like to know if you have any record of a Virginia soldier, one William Birch, who served in the revolutionary War. Please write me to this effect.

Sincerely,
(signed) Flora Chapman Dulin
Mrs. W. L. Dulin,
Mary Washington Chapter, D. A. R.

(Stamped) RECEIVED FEB 16 1932
PENSION FILES SUBDIVISION
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Revo. Sec
TMcM
Newton Kansas,
Feb 21 - 1917
Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: Will you please send me the Revolutionary War service & copy of pension papers of William Burch - born about 1759 in Virginia & died 1835 & who drew a Rev. pension from
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Fayettesville N.C. also please send a copy of Rev. pension papers of his wife Rebecca Keys Burch - who rec'd a pension Jan 27, 1882 Roll No. 251. Pension increased May 1, 1886 - to 12.00 per month.
These last papers were handled first at Topeka, Kas. Thanking you I am.
Yours Respectfully
Mrs Milo D. McKee
Newton Kas
120 E. 7" St
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In reply to your request of -, received - for a statement of the military history of William Burch 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. W. 27,940
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.
Febry. 1776 to July 1778 Private Cap. Thomas Walker, William Henderson Col. George Matthews, Morgan Va.
*1781 8 or 9 mos. Officers not stated
Battles engaged in, both battles of Stillwater & capture of Burgoyne, also capture of Cornwallis
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl. in Albemarle Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Feby 12, 1828. Allowed.
Residence at date of application, Surry Co., N.C.
Age at date of application, seventy years.
Remarks: In 1828 he stated that all of his family were dead & he was entirely alone,
He married in August 1829 Rebecca Keys, at Rockford, Surry Co., N.C. where he died June 10, 1835 & sh3e was allowed pension on her application executed Aug. 28, 1865 while a resident of Winchester, Indiana aged 69 yrs. They had only two children, William J. who died prior to 1865 & Elizabeth who married Edgar E. S. Brown. In 1881 widow resided at Halstead Kans. with daughter Elizabeth Brown aged 47 yrs.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.