Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23, James Winchester, Md. & U.S.A 1812
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Md. 
&
U.S.A.

Winchester, James
Susan

NUMBER 
W. 23
{BL Wt 2407-300 Capt.
{Issued Dec. 1796
{No papers

CONTENTS 
1812
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[Two panels]
[Left panel]

Md Declar

[Right panel]

1,073
Susan Winchester 
Wid of James 
Tennessee

July 29, 1848
Transferred Co Act 
of J '38 &c

Claimant
Gallatin
Tens
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County }
On this [struck out: first] third day of [struck out: Sep.]
[struck out: tember] November A.D. 1851, personally appeared 
before the worshipful County Court of 
said County Susan Winchester a resi
dent in the County and State aforesaid 
aged seventy five years, who being duly 
sworn according to law, doth on her 
oath make the following declaration 
in order to obtain the benefit of the 
provisions made by the act of Congress 
passed 29th July 1848-That she is the 
widow of James Winchester, who was a 
soldier of the Revolution, that she is 
unable to state, at what he entered 
the service, that he was commissioned 
as a Lieutenant on the 27th day of 
May 1778 in the 3d Maryland Regiment 
and was afterwards promoted to the 
rank of Captain at what time 
however she is unable to say-that 
he was seven years in the service and 
left the army at its dissolution, she 
is unable to state, the rank or names 
of the officers under whom he ser
ved, whether he was a volunteer 
or drafted-in what battles enga
ged, or through what territory he 
marched, but states that he was a 
soldier of Maryland, where she is info
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med he resided at the time he entered the 
service, of all [struck out: facts] these facts, how
ever she has no documentary proof 
being unable after the lapse of so 
many years since the death of her hus
band and, the destruction of papers 
to find any such in his private files, 
if any such ever existed.  She would 
further state, that the said James Win
chester was born on the 6th Feb. 1752, 
and departed this life at his residence 
in Sumner County on the 27th July 1826.

She further declares that she was 
married to the said James Winchester 
sometime in the winter or early spring of 
1792, but at what particular time 
she is unable to say, there being no 
private or public record of the same, but 
would here state, that the family record 
shows the birth of our first child to 
have occurred on the 14th May 1793. 
That her husband the aforesaid James 
Winchester died at the time and place 
stated above, that she was not married 
to him prior to his leaving the service, but 
the marriage took place previous to the 
2d January 1800 viz: at the time above 
stated.  She further swears that she 
is now a widow, and that she has 
never made any application for a pension.
Susan her X mark Winchester 
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court. 3rd Novr. 1851
George A Wyllie
Chairman
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County } I John L Bagg Clerk of the County 
Court of Sumner County Certify that George A Willie 
whose name is signed to the within sworn Affidavit 
is and was at the time of signing the same an acting 
Justice of the Peace for the afforesaid [aforesaid] County of Sumner 
and Chairman of the Court duly elected commissioned 
and qualified as such and that his said signature 
is genuine and in due form of law.
Given under my hand and seal of office 
at office in Gallatin this 3d of Novem
ber 1851.
John L Bagg Clerk 
By H W Bagg DC
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6026
Tennessee

Susan Winchester 
widow of James Winchester 
who served in the Revolutionary 
3d Maryland line 
war, as a Lt. & Capt.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 461 Dollars 32 
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued 
the 2 day of January 1853 
and sent to 
Hon G.W. Jones
H. of R.

[Left margin torn] rded on Roll of Pensioners under act
[Left margin torn] nary 2, 1848, Page [illegible]15, Vol. 3.
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Land Warrant 2407 for 300 acres issued Decr.
22, 1796 to James Winchester, who was a Capt.
in the Maryland Continental line.

Certificates for the commutation pay due to 
Capt. James Winchester amounting to 2360 dollars 
were issued to him under date of August 31st 1784.

See 4th vol. of final settlement certificates page 49.
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Family Record.

MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES.

On the 11th Oct. 1814 
Maria E. Winchester 
To 
James W. Breedlove
___
On the 30th January 1825
Carolina A. Winchester 
To 
Orville Shelby
___
On the 15th February 1825 
Almira Winchester 
To 
Alfred Wynne
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On the 11 April 1830
Lucilius Winchester 
To 
Amanda M. Bledsoe
___
On the 24th October 1833
Valerius P. Winchester 
to 
Samuella Price
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Family Record.

BIRTHS. | BIRTHS.

Maria Eliza; Winchester | Helen Marr Winchester 
born 14. May. 1793 | born [illegible] October 1812
Marcus Brutus Winchester | James Martin Winchester 
born 28th May 1796 | born 5th February 1816
Cynthia Winchester | ---
born 1st May 1799 | Geo Washington Winchester 
Selima Winchester | born 14th May 11 1 Clock P.M 1822
born 14th August 1800 
Betsey Ann Winchester 
born 1st January 1802 
Lucilius Winchester
born 23d October 1803
Almira Winchester 
was born 30 March 1805
Napoleon Winchester 
born 30th November 1806
Malvina Winchester 
born 16th March 1809
Louisa Winchester 
born 16th March 1809
Valerius Publicola Winchester 
born [illegible] November 1810
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State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }

Personally appeared before me an Ac
ting Justice of the Peace of said County John Shelby 
a person to me well known, and entitled to full faith and 
credit, and makes oath that he was well acquainted with 
Samuel Hogg, that he was a practising [practicing] physician 
in the City of Nashville for about 10 years, and was 
during the years [struck out: 1816] 17&18 a member of Congress from 
Tennessee-states that he was intimately acquainted 
with the handwriting of Dr. Hogg, and has no hesi
tation in saying that the letter annexed marked Exhib
it (A) is in the handwriting of Samuel Hogg, both 
the body of the letter and signature is in the hand
writing of Samuel Hogg, and from his knowledge 
of the said Hogg, he believes the statements in said 
letter to be true, and that the same was written 
at the time it purports to be written-states 
that Samuel Hogg died [struck out: on] about the years, 1843 or 1845 
and that he was a man of unexceptional 
character for truth and integrity-states he has 
seen Samuel Hogg write frequently
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence | J. Shelby
and I certify that the Exhibit (A) was 
appended in the presence of affiant 
to the above affidavit Jan 10th 1853
Robert W Greene [word Seal encircled]
Justice of the Peace 

State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }

Personally appeared before me 
an Acting Justice of the Peace of said County, 
George W. Winchester, a person of veracity, and to 
me well known, and makes oath that the action 
hereto annexed, and marked Exhibit (A) was same
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alluded to in John Shelby's affidavit 
was found by me among the old files of my fathers 
papers a few days since-he states that he is 
the son of James Winchester, whose widow is 
now an applicant for a pension for her hus
band's Revolutionary services-he states that 
his father's papers have remained in his pri
vate archives since his death, at his residence 
in Sumner County Tennessee, and have been 
under the control of affiant for about twelve 
or fifteen years past, and that sd letter of 
Samuel Hogg bearing date "Washington City 
20th Nov 1818" addressed to Genl James Winchester
[two illegible words], and signed Saml. Hogg-
remains in all respects unchanged and un
altered since the same came into his possession,
he had no knowledge of such paper until 
discovered by him a few days since
Subscribed & sworn to before me | Geo.W.Winchester
this 10th day of January 1853
Robert W Greene [word Seal encircled]
Justice of the Peace.

State of Tennessee } I F. R. Cheatham clerk of the County 
Davidson County } Court of said County do hereby certify 
that Robert W Greene whose name is signed to the two 
foregoing affidavits is now and was at the time of 
signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in 
and for said County duly elected commissioned and 
qualified & that his acts are entitled to full faith & credit 
[Blurred seal of Court] and that the signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of 
said Court at office in Nashville this 10th day of January 1853.  F. R Cheatham, Clerk
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County }

On this the 11 day of 
December 1852 personally appeared before 
me a Justice of the Peace in and for said 
County and State James McCain with 
whom I am personally acquainted and 
who is entitled to full credit who being 
sworn according to law states that he 
was well acquainted with Gen James 
Winchester of Sumner County Tennessee 
I served with him against the Cherokee 
in this expedition James Winchester and 
myself lay under the same blanket we had  
much conversation together Gen James Win
chester has repeatedly stated to me that 
he served as Captain during the Revolution
ary war I was also well acquainted 
with George Winchester the brother of 
James I have also heared [heard] George say 
that his brother James served as Captain 
in the service of the United States 
in the Revolutionary war.  George was 
himself in service in the war of the 
Revolution. These statements were 
made to me more than 60 years ago and 
long before any pension law was passed 
by Congress. It was generally believed by 
all the acquaintances of Gen James Winchester 
that he was a Revolutionary officer and I never 
heared [heard] that fact questioned by any one of his 
acquaintances I am now in my 87th 
year since last August This Gen James Winche
ster was the husband of Susan Winchester 
who is now an applicant for a pension
Wm. Solomon [JP encircled] James McCain
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County }  On this the 7th day of [struck out: Decem]
[struck out: ber] January A.D. 1852 
personally appeared before me Fountain 
L. McDaniel, a Justice of the Peace for 
the County and State aforesaid, General William 
Hall, with whom I am personally acquain
ted, and who is a gentleman entitled to full 
faith and credit, being first sworn, states  
he was well and intimately acquainted 
with Genl. James Winchester of Sumner 
County from the time of his emigration [immigration] to 
the State, up to the period of his death; 
states that he emigrated [immigrated] to Sumner County 
then Mero District, in the winter of 1786 
from the State of Maryland.  I was 
frequently with Genl. Winchester, from that 
time up to the close of the Indian wars, in 
scouting expeditions, and was once un
der his command in an expedition against 
the Cherokees in the southern part of the 
State; during all this time, I had frequent 
conversations with Genl Winchester, and 
have often heard him say, that he was 
a Captain in the Revolutionary War, I 
have also heard his brother George Winches
ter say that he George was an officer 
in the Revolution-These statements were 
made to me more than 60 years ago, 
both James and George Winchester were 
reputed to be Revolutionary soldiers and 
I have never heard this fact questioned 
by any one-this was the common un
derstanding and belief in this communi
ty up to the times of their death, and ev
er since-he also stated that the certifi
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cate marked Exhibit (A) and made part 
of this affiant certifying that one 
Jacob Duttroe was enlisted in the war 
in 1787 for three years, or during the war 
that he joined a detachment of recruits 
at Annapolis, marched to York Town 
in Virginia &c-is in the handwriting 
of Genl. James Winchester, both the 
body of the same and signature is in 
his handwriting, with which I was 
and am as well acquainted as my 
own-the endorsement in the following 
words "Copy of a certificate sent to Ja
cob Duttroe Utica Indiana" is also in 
the hand writing of James Winchester 
I am now in [struck out: my] the 78th year of my age 
since last February-this James Win
chester was the husband of Susan 
Winchester who is now an applicant 
for a pension. 
Wm. Hall
Sworn to and subscribed 
before me this 7th January 1853
J L McDaniel JP

State of Tennessee }
Sumner County } Personally appeared before me F. L. Mc
Daniel, an Acting Justice of the Peace for said 
County, George W Winchester, who is a person en
titled to full credit, and, states upon oath, that 
he is the son of Genl. James Winchester; and that 
he found the certificate marked Exhibit (A) in 
Genl Hall's affidavit, enveloped in the letter 
marked Exhibit (B) made part of this affidavit 
which letter was in file among his fathers pa
pers, and was found and taken from said file 
by affiant a few days since, and that they remain 
in all respects unchanged and unaltered since they 
came in to my possession, and up to this time
Geo W Winchester
Sworn & subscribed to 
before me this 7th Janry 1853
F L McDaniel
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State of Tennessee } 
Sumner County } I John L Bagg Clerk of the County 
Court of Sumner County Certify that Wm Solomon 
and F L McDaniel whose name is attached to the 
foregoing Instrument is and was at the time of signing 
the same an Acting Justice of the Peace for the 
County of Sumner duly elected commissioned and 
qualified as such and that their signatures are 
genuine and in due form of law
[Blurred seal of office] Given under my hand and seal 
of office at office in Gallatin 
this 7th day of January 1853
John L Bagg Clk
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Marie E Breedlove
and others,

To } Deed

A. R. Wynn
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Maria E. Breedlove } Know all men by these presents 
Susan W. Hills } that we Maria E. Breedlove, Susan 
Helen Winchester } W. Hills, Helen Winchester, James 
James Winchester } Winchester, Geo. W. Winchester, H.W.
George W. Winchester } Hills & Malvina H. Winchester,
H. W. Hills } heirs at law of James Winchester, 
Malvina H. Winchester } in consideration of one dollar 
Jt. DEED-to } to us paid by A. R. Wynne, do 
A. R. Wynne } by these presents release and 
this October 4th 1841. } convey to the said A. R. Wynne, 
his heirs and assigns forever, 
all our right, title, interest and demand in 
and to, lots number five (5), eight (8) and nine (9) 
in the fourth quarter of township number nine 
and range number twelve in the County of 
Knox and State of Ohio, and we hereby covenant 
for ourselves our heirs & executors to and with the 
said A. R. Wynne his heirs and assigns, that we 
will well and truly warrant and defend the 
premises hereby conveyed unto him the said 
A.R. Wynne his heirs and assigns against the 
lawful demands of all persons claiming 
or to claim by from or under us, and 
that we are the true heirs at law of 
said James Winchester deceased.  In testi
mony of which we have hereunto set our hands 
and seals this 18th day of September A.D. 1841
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In presence of } Maria E. Breedlove [word seal encircled]
N.D. Smith: James Rice, } Susan W. Hills [word seal encircled]
State of Tennessee} } Helen Winchester [word seal encircled]
Sumner County S.S.} } James Winchester [word seal encircled]
Personally came Maria E. } Geo. W. Winchester [word seal encircled]
Breedlove, Susan W. Hills, } H. W. Hills [word seal encircled]
Helen Winchester, James } Malvina H. Winchester [word seal encircled]
Winchester, Geo. W. Winchester }
H. W. Hills, and Malvina H. Winchester signers and 
sealers of the foregoing instrument and acknowl
edged the signing and sealing thereof to be 
their voluntary act and deed. And the said 
Susan W. Hills and Malvina H. Winchester, being 
by me examined separate and apart from 
their said husbands and the contents of the 
foregoing deed being by me made known to 
them, upon said examination declared that 
they did voluntarily sign seal and acknow
ledge the signing & sealing of said deed and 
that they are still satisfied therewith.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto 
set my hand & seal this 15th day of September 
A.D. 1841.  H. Bate, J. Peace [word seal encircled]
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State of Ohio Knox County Ss
Recorder's Office Mt.Vernon, January 19, 1853.

I Elijah Harrod, Recorder in and for 
said County do hereby certify that the 
foregoing Instrument of writing is a 
true copy from Book X, page 252 of 
the Records on file in this office.
Given under my hand and 
official seal at my office 
in Mt. Vernon, on the day 
and year above written.
Elijah Harrod
Recorder
K.C.O.
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Rev. and 1812 [initials: AWF]
Wars Section.

November 28, 1927

Elsie Wills 
5415 Bryan St
Dallas, Texas.

Madam:

I have to advise you from the papers in 
the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 23, it 
appears that James Winchester was born February 
6, 1752 in the state of Maryland.

While residing in said state, he was com
missioned, May 27, 1778, Lieutenant in the Third 
Maryland Regiment, and was promoted to Captain 
February 9, 1782, and served until close of war.

In 1786 he moved to Tennessee and served in 
the Indian Wars, against the Cherokees. He was  a 
Brigadier-General, U. S. Army in the War of 1812.

[struck out: He died] In 1824, his P.O. was Cairo, Tennessee.  He died 
July 17, 1826 at his res. in Sumner County, 
Tennessee.

Soldier married in the winter or early in 
the spring of 1792, Susan, her maiden name is not 
stated.

She was allowed pension on her application
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executed November 3, 1851, while a resident of 
Sumner County, Tennessee, aged seventy-five years.

Their children were-

Maria Eliza | born | May 14, 1793.
Marcus Brutus | " | May 28, 1796.
Cynthia | " | May 1, 1799.
Selima | " | August 14, 1800.
Betsey Ann | " | January 1, 1802.
Lucilius | " | October 23, 1803.
Almira | " | March 30, 1805.
Napoleon | " | November 30, 1806.
Malvina | " | March 16, 1809.
Louisa | " | March 16, 1809.
Valerius Publicola | " | November 24, 1810.
Helen Marr | " | October 1, 1812.
[struck out: Helen] James Martin | " | February 5, 1816.
George Washington | " | May 14, 1822, residing in Sumner 
Co. Tenn., in 1853.

In 1841, the following heirs at law are 

referred to-James Winchester, Maria E. Breedlove, 
Susan W. Hills, Helen Winchester, George W. Win
chester, Malvina H. Winchester, and H. W. Hills.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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[Written vertically right margin top to bottom]
1927-Nov. 28-Hist to Ellie Wills-AWF
1933-Jan. 9-Hon. J.B. Kendrick advised in behalf
of Mrs. George Scales cost of photos. MMHF
1933-Jan 17-photos to Hon J B Kendrick MMHF
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23
Revy WIDOW, &c. [illegible]

File No. 23
Susan Winchester 
Widow 
James Winchester 
Lt. and Capt. Rev. War

Act. Feb. 2, 1848

Index:--Vol. M., Page 336.

[ Arrangement of 1870. ]
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11,430
Tennessee - [illegible]

Susan Winchester 
widow of James 
who died on the [blank]
of [blank] in the State of [blank]
who was a Lieut. & Capt. in the [blank] commanded 
by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded 
by [blank] in the [blank]
line for Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville 
at the rate of 461 Dollars 32 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of 
March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of 
January 1853 and sent to 
Hon. G. W. Jones
H of R

Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi-annual allowance ending [blank]
[blank]
=====

{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act July 7, 1838. }

Recorded by R. McRae Clerk, 
Book D, Vol 1, Page 359
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9,315
Tennessee - Na

Susan Winchester 
widow of James
who was a Lt. & Capt.
in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 461 Dollars 32 
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued 
the 25 day of Jany, 1853
and sent to 
Hon GW Jones
H. of R.

[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 
17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2, Page 199.
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This page is too dark to transcribe
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No. 14,817

Nashville (Tenn) Agency

Susan Winchester, widow 
of James, who was a lieut.
and Captain Maryland 
Line

Act [repeated: Act] July 7. 1828.
Mar 3d 1843. &c

2 mo 24 days, lieut. $37.32
21 mos 6 days Capt. 424.00
$461.32

Com. March 4, 1836.

Hon Geo W. Jones }
House of Reps }
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Susan Winchester 
Widow of [struck out: James]
James Winchester Decd.

Appl. for Revo. Pension

Amended declaration 
and additional evidence

Geo. W. Jones
Ho. of Reps
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Land Warrant No. 2407 for 300 acres, issued 
Decr. 22. 1796 to James Winchester, who was a Capt.
in the Maryland continental line.--
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Gallatin Jan 12. 1852

Hon. J. E.Heath 

Dear Sir

Enclosed find a certifi
cate from the Land Office Annapolis Md.
which I desire to file as proof in the case 
of the application of Susan Winchester 
widow of James Winchester for a Pension 
for services rendered by him in the Revo
lution.  Please advise of the progress 
in this case, and what further proof 
will be required.

Yours Respy

Geo. W. Winchester
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I am a native of the County of 
Sumner in the State of Tennessee 
and knew Genl James Winchester 
and his family.  The Genl Winchester 
of whom I now speak was a brigadier 
Genl in the war of 1812 and in command
at the River [illegible]-he was said to have 
been a revolutionary soldier.  He died 
some where about the year 1826.

I knew Susan Winchester who 
was universally acknowledged as 
the wife of the said James Winchester 
She was liviuing [living] last summer a 
year at Cragfont the family seat 
of Genl Winchester in the said County 
of Sumner in the State of Tennessee.
K S Curry
House of Representatives 
Aug the 2nd 1852
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Rank

This testimony was 
received Jan 29, 1852, 
but not considered when 
my letter of the 6th of 
Mar was written.  It 
[illegible] be considered when 
the [illegible] of that 
letter as to its [illegible] on 
completed work.
[illegible initials]

May 3,/52
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Land Office,
Annapolis, 22nd December, 1851

I hereby certify, that it appears by the Muster Rolls of 
the Revolution remaining in this office, that James Winches
ter was appointed a Lieutenant in the 3rd Maryland Regiment, 
on the 27th day of May, 1778, was promoted to the rank of 
Captain, on the 9th day of February, 1782, and I further certify 
that by a Pay Roll kept by John Hamilton, Agent for the 
Maryland line, it appears that James Winchester, a Captain, received $9.61 cts,
arrears of pay from 1st, August, 1780, to 1st January, 1782, also
$454.63cts pay from 1st January, 1782, to 1st January, 1783,
Also $120.00cts pay from 1st January 1783, to 15th November, 
1783-Commutation $2,360.00cts=Total received $2944.34cts

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and 
affixed my official seal, this 
22nd day of December, 1851.
George G. Brewer,
Regtr. Land Off. Md.

[left margin: P. 49]
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Marriage & death
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County }

Personally appeared 
before me G. S. Gray a Justice 
of the Peace for said County Jo C. Guild 
and James A Blackmore persons whom 
I certify to be persons of veracity 
and made oath in due form, that 
they [repeated: they] know intimately Susan 
Winchester, the declarant, and that 
she is the widow of James Win
chester, that they had lived together 
up to the time of his death in 
1826, as man and wife, and 
thus publicly reputed, for more than 
thirty years, the marriage having 
taken place [struck out: some] in 1792, and 
from the time of the death of the 
said James, she has been, and 
is still a widow. } J.A. Blackmore
Sworn to and subscribed } J. C Guild
before me December 6th 1851 }
G. S. Gray [JP encircled]
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State of Tennessee }
Sumner County } I John L Bagg Clerk of the County 
Court of Sumner County Certify that G S Gray whose 
name is signed to the within Affadavit [Affidavit] is and was 
at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of 
the Peace in and for the County of Sumner duly elected 
commissioned and qualified as such and that his 
said signature is genuine and in due form of law.
Given under my hand seal of office at 
office in Gallatin this 6th December 1851
John L Bagg Clerk 
By H W Bagg DC
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A. R. Wynne & wife 

To Deed

R. C. Hurd
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A. R. Wynne & wife } Know all men by these presents 
Power of Attorney to } that we A. R. Wynne and 
R. C. Hurd. } Almira his wife do hereby 
Recd. October 4th 1841. } constitute and appoint 
Rollin C. Hurd our true 
and lawful attorney for us and in our names 
to sell for such price and upon such terms as to 
him shall seem fit the following described lands 
to wit: lots number five (5), eight (8) and nine (9) 
containing three hundred acres U.S. the fourth 
quarter of the ninth township and twelfth range 
in the County of Knox and State of Ohio with 
further power for us and in our names to 
convey the same in fee simple with covenants 
of title and warranty to the purchaser or pur
chasers, we hereby ratify and confirm whatever 
our said Attorney may do in the premises, in 
as full and complete a manner as if we were 
personally present and did the same.  In testi
mony whereof we have hereunto set our hands 
and seals this 22d day of September A.D. 1841.
signed sealed acknowledged }  A. R. Wynne [word seal encircled]
& delivered in our presence }  Almira Wynne [word seal encircled]
N.D. Smith; James Rice }

State of Tennessee, Sumner County, SS.

Personally came A. R. Wynne and Almira Wynne 
his wife signers and sealers of the above Power
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of Attorney and acknowledged the signing and 
sealing thereof to be their voluntary act and deed,
and the said Almira, wife of the said A. R. Wynne
being by me examined separate and apart from 
her said husband, and the contents of said 
letter of Attorney being by me made known 
to her did declare that she did voluntarily 
sign seal and acknowledge the same and 
that she was still satisfied therewith.  Witness 
my hand and seal this 22d day of September 
A.D. 1841.  H. Bate [word seal encircled]

State of Tennessee,Sumner County SS.

I Andred McGlothlin, Clerk of the County Court 
of said Sumner, do hereby certify that H. Bate is 
and was at the time the foregoing probate bear 
date, an acting Justice of the peace in and for 
said County duly commissioned and qualified 
as such, and that full faith and credit are and 
of right ought to be given all his official actions 
that the foregoing signatures purporting to be 
his are genuine.  In testimony whereof I 
have hereunto set my hand and affixed 
[word seal encircled] the seal of office at office in the town
of Gallatin this 25th day of September AD. 1841  
and of the American Independence the 66th year.
Andred McGlothlin Clk.
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State of Tennessee, Sumner County Ss

I Elijah Boddie, Chairman of the County Court 
of said County do hereby certify that Andrew 
McGlothlin is Clerk of said Court & that his 
foregoing attestation is made in due form of law.
Given under my hand seal this 25th day 
of September A.D. 1941.  Elijah Boddie
Chair of S. C. Court [word seal encircled]

State of Ohio, Knox County Ss
Recorder's Office Mt. Vernon, January 19, 1853.

I Elijah Harrod Recorder in and for 
said county do hereby certify that the 
foregoing Instrument of writing is a true 
copy from Book X, page 253 of the 
records on file in this office.
Given under my hand and 
official seal at my office 
in Mt. Vernon on the day 
and year aforesaid
Elijah Harrod,
Recorder 
K. C. O.
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A. R. Wynne and wife 
By R C Hurd

To Deed

Samuel W. Farquhar
and Columbus Delano
Page 41

A. R. Wynne & wife } This Indenture made this 
by R. C. Hurd, Agent } 4th day of October A.D. 1841 
DEED--to } between A. R. Wynne & Almira 
S.W. Farquhar & C. Delano } Wynne of Sumner County 
Recd October 4th 1841. } Tennessee by their Attorney 
in fact, Rollin C. Hurd of 
the county of Knox and State of Ohio, of the first 
part and Columbus Delano and Samuel W. 
Farquhar of the county and state aforesaid 
witnesseth, that the said party of the first part 
in consideration of the sum of nine hundred 
dollars to them paid or secured to be paid 
by the said party of the second part, doth by 
them presents give grant bargain sell and convey 
unto the said party of the second part their 
heirs and assigns forever, the following real estate 
to wit: lots number (5), eight (8) and nine (9) 
containing one hundred acres each in the 
fourth quarter of the ninth township and the 
twelfth range, in the county of Knox and state 
of Ohio.  To have and to hold the aforesaid 
premises with all then privileges & appurtenances 
unto the said Delano and Farquhar and unto 
their heirs and assigns forever, and the said party 
of the first part for themselves their heirs executors 
and administrators covenant to and with the 
said Delano and Farquhar their heirs and
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assigns that they have good right and lawful 
authority to sell and convey the premises afore
said, in manner and form aforesaid, and 
further that they will well and truly warrant 
and defend the same unto the said Delano 
and Farquhar their heirs and assigns against 
the lawful claims and demands (tax claims 
excepted) of all persons whomsoever.  In testi
tony whereof the said party of the first part 
have hereunto set their hands and seals this 
4th day of October A.D. 1841. A.R. Wynne [word seal encircled]
signed sealed acknowledged { By their attorney in fact
and delivered in the presence of { R. C. Hurd 
Henry B. Curtis; Hull Bixley { Almira Wynne [word seal encircled] 
State of Ohio, Knox County Ss. { By her attorney in fact 
Personally came before me { R. E. Hurd.
a Notary Public of said County A. R. Wynne and 
Almira Wynne by R. C. Hurd their Attorney in 
fact, and acknowledged the signing and sealing 
of the foregoing deed, to be their voluntary 
act and deed.  In [struck out: testimony] witness whereof 
I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial 
seal this 4th day of October 1841.
Henry B. Curtis
Notary Public K. C.
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State of Ohio, Knox County Ss
Recorder's Office Mt. Vernon January 19, 1953.

Elijah Harrod, Recorder in and for said 
county do hereby certify that the foregoing 
Instrument of writing is a true copy 
from Book X pages 253 and 254 of the 
records on file in this office.
Given under my hand 
and official seal on the 
day and year above written 
at my office in Mt. Vernon
Elijah Harrod
Recorder 
K. C. O.
Page 44

State of Tennessee } 
Sumner County } Personally appeared before me Foun
tain L McDaniel, a Justice of the Peace for 
Sumner County, George W. Winchester and Susan 
W. Hills, with both of whom I am personally 
acquainted, and who are persons of veracity 
and entitled to credit, and made oath, that the 
record hereto appended, is the family record 
of James Winchester and Susan Winchester, that 
the said record, is in the hand writing of James 
Winchester with the exception [repeated: with the exception]
of the entries of the births of Malvina Winchester 
and Helen Marr Winchester, and that such re
cord was made, except the entries alluded at the 
period of the date they bear, as they believe, and 
the whole record, except the entry of the birth of 
Malvina Winchester more than twenty years 
ago.
Sworn to & subscribed before | Susan W. Hills
me this 6th July 1852 | Geo. W. Winchester
F L McDaniel J.P.

State of Tennessee }
Sumner County } I F L McDaniel an acting 
Justice of the peace for the county & state aforesd
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do hereby certify that the record hereunto 
affixed was cliped [clipped] from the family Bible 
in my presence and I believe the same 
to be the family record of James & Susan 
Winchester  Given under my hand & seal 
this 6th day of July AD 1852
Fountain L. McDaniel [JP encircled]

State of Tennessee }
Sumner County } I John L Bagg Clerk of 
the County Court of Sumner County certify 
that Fountain L McDaniel whose name is 
signed the foregoing Declaration, Affadavit [Affidavit]
and Certificate is and was at the time of 
signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace 
in and for the County of Sumner duly elected 
commissioned and qualifyed [qualified] as such and that his 
said signature is genuine and in due form of law
[Blurred seal of office] Given under my hand and seal 
of office at office in Gallatin 
this 17th day of July 1852
John L Bagg Clk
By H W Bagg DC
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State of Tennessee } [illegible]
Sumner County } SS.

On this 6th day of July 1852 person
ally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice 
of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid 
Susan Winchester a resident in said County, who 
being first duly sworn according to law, declares that 
in her declaration made before the worshipful, the 
County Court of Sumner County, Tennessee, on the third 
day of November 1851, to enable her to obtain a pension 
as the widow of James Winchester decd. who was a 
soldier of the Revolutionary war, she stated that she 
made that declaration in order to obtain the benefits 
of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed 
29th July 1848, not being at the time properly advised 
of her rights.  She now desires to amend that declara
tion, by making her application for a pension under 
the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 
7th 1838, and asks that this be received and filed 
as her amended declaration
Sworn to and subscribed before | Susan her X mark Winchester 
me the date above written
F L McDaniel J.P. Justice of the Peace
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Brief in the case of Susan Winchester wid of James 
Sumner County and State of Tennessee 
act 
Act July 7, 1838, &c
__________________________________________
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Recd evidence of service and 
marriage

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

Name and residence of Agent 
Hon Geo. W. Jones | Examining Clerk,
House of Reps | Ogden Neles
Page 48

[Various notes]

The honrable 
Doctr Samuel Hogg
24th Nov 1818

[Following note is upside down on page]

Gen James Winchester
Cairo 
Tennessee

Free
S Hogg
[illegible]
Hogg

State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }
Page 49

Exhibit [A]
Robert W Greene JP  Washington City 20th Novr. 1818
Dr Genl

Nothing very interesting has transpired since 
the meeting of Congress.  We have received the presidents 
message which has been forwarded to you, from which 
you will perceive that our old Chief Genl Jackson 
stands acquitted of all blame relating to his con 
duct during the Seminole war & he the president appears to think 
that we have no reason to change our policy 
toward the Spanish patriots, we have not had the
report of the commissioners on that subject, but 
so soon as we have you shall be apprised of it.

You will also find that our differences with 
Spain are far from being amicably adjusted 
& from the tenor of his message & the present 
disposition of Congress I am induced to believe 
that some strong measures will be taken a 
gainst her during the present session.

From present impressions I am induced to be
lieve that the message will be generally satisfac
tory except his hints relative to an increase 
of duties to protect our home manufactories 
This will not go down so well with the southern 
& western States
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On Monday next we shall resume the consider
ation of the unfinished business of the cost 
session, which will take up sometime, consequently 
there will be nothing very interesting until that is 
disposed of.

I have made some inquiry relative to 
your warrant & find it worth from 75 cts to [illegible]
pr acre, but have received a proposition to locate 
it on the lands reserved for military services 
in the State of Ohio for the truth.  These are 
the lands originally set apart for the satisfaction 
of the claims of the Virginia line; & of the [struck out: the]
two I should prefer the latter.  I could have 
it entered here but it would be a lottery.  The 
gentleman who proposes to enter it I am in
formed by a member from Ohio, is a man 
of honesty & integrity.  You will therefore 
advise me what disposition you wish 
made of it.  Tobacco is immensely 
high in Europe & is now selling [illegible] from 
18 to 21 [illegible] pr. 100 in Baltimore.

A letter from you when at leasure [leisure] [word struck out}
will be very acceptable. I am with sentiment 
of esteem & [illegible]
Saml Hogg
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State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }

I Robert W Greene Justice of the Peace for the sd County 
certify that the within letter marked Exhibit (A) was 
appended by me to the within affadavit [affidavit] of John 
Shelby and in his presence, at the time of signing 
and swearing to the same.  Robert W Green [word seal encircled]
Justice of the Peace 
[struck out: I Robert W]
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Exhibit (A)

This is to certify that Jacob Duttroe who I am informed 
and I believe now lives at or near Utica in the State 
of Indiana, was enlisted in the year 1780 for three 
years or during the War, to the best of my recollection 
he joined a detachment of recruits at Annapolis 
marched to York Town in Virginia, after the 
surrender of Cornwallis, marched under 
my immediate command into South Carolina 
and found the army under Green, where he 
remained performing his duty faithfully 
until peace was declared in the year 1783.
And was entitled to an honorable discharge.

Sworn at Cragfont in the State 
of Tennessee this 24th day of Sep. 1826
J Winchester Capt
in the 4th regiment of the 
Maryland line at the 
conclusion of the Revolutionary 
War
Page 53

[Two panels]
[Left Panel]

[The following names appear to have a large X marked through them]
Genl. Robt Despa
Maj Geo D Blackmore 
Capt James Charlton 
[illegible] William Kerr
Geo Roberts 
√Doch Greene
√Will Wage
√Wilson Cage
James Patterson
Thos Parker 
Genl. Will Hall 
[illegible] Alex Graham
Jno Stamps

[Right panel]
[Written vertically right margin]

Copy of certificate 
sent to Jacob Duttroe 
Utica Indiana
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Mount Vernon Ohio January 20th 1853.

Geo. W. Winchester 
Washington City 

Dear Sir

Enclosed find the transcripts 
requested.  The deeds from M. B. Winchester to A.R. Wynne, and 
from Edmund Rucker and wife Louisa, to AR Wynne Mr. 
Hurd informed me have been given to Mr Delano.

Respectfully Yours

William Windom
Page 55

Samuel W. Farquhar & 
Columbus Delano 

vs

John Shelby, Laura Shelby 
James Winchester & Lucella Winchester

Transcript of Record 
Book "E" Page 473
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Samuel W. Farquhar } The State of Ohio Knox County Ss.
Columbus Delano } Proceedings at the Courthouse in 
vs } the Town of Mount Vernon in and for said County 
John Shelby, Laura Shelby } on the 11th day of June AD 1845, before the Hon.
James Winchester and } Jacob Parker Rest. Judge of the Court of Common 
Lucella Winchester } Pleas, Richard C. Davis, William Broans and 
Isaac N. Richardson, associate judges of said 
Court. Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit on the 23d day of 
August one thousand eight hundred and forty three, the 
said Petitioners, by R. C. Hurd their attorney filed in the office 
of the Clerk of said Court a "Petition for Partition," which reads 
in the words and figures following, to wit,

To the Court of Common Pleas within and for the 
County of Knox and State of Ohio.

Samuel W. Farquhar and Columbus 
Delano, of said County respectfully ,represent that they have a 
legal right to and an signed in fee simple of eight undivided 
eleventh parts of the following real estate situate in the County of 
Knox and State of Ohio, and being Lots No. Five, Eight and Nine 
in the 4th quarter of the 9th Township and 12th Range.

And your Petitioners further state that John Shelby and Laura 
Shelby, of Nashville Tennessee are tenants in common with your 
Petitioners in one Eleventh part, and James Winchester & Lucella 
Winchester are also tenants in common with your Petitioners, own
ing each one individual eleventh part, But the place of their residence 
is unknown to your Petitioners, all of whom are believed 
to be minors.  Your petitioners therefore pray that partition of 
said lands may be made, or if the same cannot be made 
without manifest injury, that then such other proceedings may 
be had in the premises, as are authorized by law, By R. C. 
Hurd their attorney. And afterwards to wit, as the Court of
Common Pleas holden before the judges, and at the place aforesd.
on the fourth day of Nov. AD 1843.  On motion to the Court it is ordered 
that Samuel Israel be appointed guardian ad litem, for John Shelby
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Laura Shelby and James Winchester and Lucella Winchester 
infant defendants, and thereupon the said Samuel Israel 
appeared in open Court, and accepted said appointment 
And afterwards to wit, on the same day and year last 
above written, the said Petitioners filed in our aforesaid 
Clerk's office, a copy of a notice with the printers affidavit 
attached, which reads in the words and figures following 
to wit.

Legal Notice.

State of Ohio, Knox Com Pleas.
Samuel W. Farquhar & }
Columbus Delano }
vs } Petition for Partition.
John Shelby, Laura Shelby, }
James Winchester & Lucella } The above named defts.
Winchester } will take notice that 
a Petition was filed against 
them on the 23d day of August, in the Court of Knox Common 
Pleas and is now pending wherein the said Samuel W Far
quhar and Columbus Delano demand Partition of the 
following real estate situate in the County of Knox and 
State of Ohio, being Lots No. 5, 8 and 9 in the 4th quarter 
of the Ninth Township and 12th Range, and that at the 
next term of said Court, application will be made, by the 
said Petitioners for an order, that partition may be made 
of the said premises.
Saml. W. Farquhar, Columbus Delano
R.C. Hurd Atty. for Petitioners.

The State of Ohio Knox County Ss.

Personally appeared in open Court Wm. H. Cochran Editor of 
the Republican Times, and made solemn oath that the 
notice hereto attached, was published in the aforesaid 
newspaper for six consecutive weeks (42 days) from the 23d 
of August AD 1843, and that said newspaper was during
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that time printed in the County of Knox aforesaid, and of general 
circulation therein.  W. H. Cochran
Sworn and subscribed Nov 4th 1843 before me R. C. Hurd 
Master Commissioner in Chancery. And afterwards to wit, on 
the day and year last above written, the said Defts. by 
their guardian ad litem filed in our aforesaid Clerk's office 
their answer to the foregoing Petition, which said answer read 
in the words and figures following, to wit:

Samuel W. Farquhar and Columbus Delano vs John Shelby 
Laura Shelby, James Winchester and Lucella Winchester 
infant Defendants, by Samuel Israel guardian ad litem 
And the said defendants by their guardian ad litem 
come and for answer to the Petition say that they are 
ignorant of the facts set forth in said Petition, and 
pray the Court to protect their rights.
Samuel Israel Guardian ad littin
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th Nov 1843.
R. C. Hurd Master Comm. in Chy.

And afterwards to wit at a Court of Common Pleas 
holden before the Judge and at the place aforesaid 
on the same day and year last above written,
This cause came on to be heard upon the petition of comp
[illegible] and the answer of the defendants, by their 
guardian ad litem and the exhibits and testimony, and 
the Court being satisfied, that the notice of the pen
dency and prayer of said petition has been made 
by publication, for more than forty days previous 
to the present term of this Court in the Republican 
Times, as newspaper published and of general cir
culation in the County of Knox and State of Ohio 
and it further appearing to the Court, that the 
Petitioners have a legal right to eight eleventh 
undivided equal parts, of the real estate in said 
Petition described, and no sufficient reason appearing
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why partition thereof should not be made, it is ordered 
by the Court that eight Eleventh parts thereof, be set apart 
in severally to Samuel W. Farquhar & Columbus Delano 
the Petitioners, and one Eleventh part to Lucella Winchester 
one Eleventh part to James Winchester-one twenty-second 
part to John Shelby-& one twenty second part to Laura 
Shelby. And it is further ordered that a writ of partition 
issue to the Sheriff of said County, returnable at the next 
term commanding him, by the oaths of Samuel J. 
Updegraff, James Huntsberry and Adam Pyle, to 
set apart to the parties aforesaid, the proportions in manner 
aforesaid and according to the provisions of the law, or if  
in their opinion the said partition cannot be made with
out manifest injury to said estate, that they return a just 
valuation of the same according to law, & continued.

And afterward, to wit on the 5th day of February 
AD 1844 a copy of the foregoing order was issued, and 
upon which the Sheriff and commissioners of partition 
made the following returns, to wit, "I have executed the 
writ by the oaths of the within named commissioners 
whose report is herewith return.  A. Thrift Shff.

To the Hon. the Court of Common Pleas of Knox County 
and to the Sheriff thereof. The undersigned having been 
first duly sworn proceeded to view the premises specified 
in the within order, and after having inspected the same 
are of opinion that partition of said lands "cannot 
be made in pursuance to the within writ, without man
ifest injury, and they do therefore appraise, and 
estimate the value of the same, exclusive of the impro
vements, at the sum of eight hundred and twenty five 
dollars. Given under our hands and seals this 
11th day of March AD 1844. Samuel J. Updegraff [word seal encircled] James 
Huntsberry [word seal encircled] Adam Pyle [word seal encircled], and afterward to wit,
at a Court of Common Pleas holden before the
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Judge and at the place aforesaid, on the thirteenth day of 
April AD 1844, on motion to the Court by R. C. Hurd counsel 
for the petitioners, and upon producing the proceedings 
of the Sheriff and the report and proceedings of the commissioners 
hereinbefore appointed and the same being examined; it 
is ordered that said proceedings and report be and the same 
are hereby approved and confirmed, and thereupon neither 
of the parties electing to take said estate at the valuation 
thereof as returned by said commissioners, on motion 
of the Petitioners it is ordered that said estate to be sold at 
public auction by the Sheriff of said County of Knox, 
according to the statute in such cases made and 
provided. And continued.

And afterward to wit at a Court of Common Pleas, holden 
before the Judges, and at the place aforesaid on the 19th day 
of June AD 1844 this cause was continued under former 
order of sale.

And afterward to wit at a Court of Common Pleas holden 
before the Judges and at the place aforesaid on the 22d day 
of October AD 1844 this cause was continued under 
former order of scale.

And afterward, to wit, on the 24th day of January AD 1845, a copy 
of the last foregoing order was issued, upon which the Sheriff 
made the following return, to wit, Recd. this writ January 24th 
AD 1845. Advertised and offered the within described prem
ises for sale according to law, and not sold for want of 
bidders.  March 15 AD 1845.  A Thrift Shff.

And afterward to wit at a Court of Common Pleas holden 
before the Judges and at the place aforesaid, on the 25th 
day of March AD 1845, this cause was continued for sale.

And afterward to wit on the 23d day of April AD 1845 
another copy of the foregoing writ was issued to the Shff.
upon which is made the following return, to wit, 
Received this writ April 24th AD 1845.  And the premises
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herein described having been appraised on an order for Partition 
by Samuel J. Updegraff, James Huntsberry and Adam Pyle 
commissioners in said order appointed by Court, who appraised 
the same exclusive of the improvements at eight hundred and 
twenty five dollars.  On the 29th day of April AD 1845, I 
advertised the same for sale according to law in the Mount 
Vernon Democratic Banner, a newspaper published in Mount 
Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, and of general circulation therein 
a copy of which notice is hereto attached.  Then on the 31st 
day of May 1845 in pursuance of said printed notice 
I proceeded to offer the within described premises for 
sale by public out cry at the door of the Courthouse 
in Mount Vernon in said County of Know between the hours 
of 10 oclock AM. and 4 oclock P.M. of said day, when 
Columbus Delano and Samuel W. Farquhar bid for the same 
the sum of five hundred and fifty one dollars ($551) which 
sum being more than two thirds the appraised value thereof 
and they being the highest and best bidders, the same was 
then and there publicly struck off, and sold to them for 
their said bid of $551.00.  A. Thrift Sheriff. K.C.

And now at this day, to wit, at a Court of Common Pleas 
holden before the Judges and at the place aforesaid, and on 
the same day and year first above written, On motion to the Court 
by R. C. Hurd counsel for the Petitioners, and upon producing 
the proceedings of the Sheriff, and the sale by him made 
in pursuance of a former order of this Court, and the same 
being examined, it is ordered that said proceedings 
and sale be and the same are hereby approved and 
confirmed, and thereupon it appearing that the 
consideration money of said estate has been paid 
by the said purchasers into the hands of the Sheriff 
it is ordered that the Sheriff execute and deliver to the said 
purchasers, a deed in fee simple for said estate 
and it is further ordered that out of the consideration
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money the said Sheriff pay the costs and expenses of this 
suit, including twenty dollars to R. C. Hurd for his fees 
as attorney and that he distribute the residue thereof 
between the said parties in the following proportions, to wit,
to Samuel W. Farquhar 4/11ths-to Columbus Delano 4/11ths
to John Shelby and Laura Shelby 1/11th-to James Winchester
1/tth-and to Lucella Winchester 1/11th
Jacob Parker, Rest. Judge.

The State of Ohio Knox County Ss.

I hereby certify that the above is truly 
taken and copied from the records of the proceedings of the Court of Common 
Pleas within and for said County of Knox.
In testimony whereof I do hereto subscribe my name and affix the 
seal of said Court this 30th day of January AD 1853.
S. W. Farquhar Clerk 
K.C.P.
[Blurred seal of Court]

State of Ohio }
Knox County } SS.  I Rollin C. Hurd
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within 
& for the First Subdivision of the Sixth 
Judicial District of the State of Ohio  
compend of the counties of Licking, Knox
& Delaware-hereby certify that Samuel W. 
Farquhar Esq. is Clerk of the Court of Common 
Pleas within and for the County of Know aforesaid & 
was at the time of giving the foregoing certificate 
that his said certificate is in due form of law 
& the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
Witness my hand & seal this | R.C. Hurd [word seal encircled] Judge &c
20th January AD 1853.
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Utica In | [struck out] paid 18
24 July | forwarded 10

Genl. James Winchester 
[struck out: near Nashville]
[illegible] mail } Cairo 
Tennessee 

The post master at Nashville will oblige a friend 
by forwarding this letter to Genl Winchester 
as soon as possible.

[note is upside down]
Jacob Duttroe
20th July 1824
Page 64

[Written vertically left margin]
Exhibit B

Genl. James Winchester | Utica, Indiana July 20th. 1824

Sir

My situation in life is such as to make it ad
visible for me to ask for my country that which is in 
justice the due of all who like me have went forth 
to fight against her foes.  I am now growing old 
and infirm, which added to several severe losses 
lately sustained make the evening sun of my life 
to cast forth his rays but dimly.  I should not 
trouble you Sir with this letter, but remembering with 
gratitude the very disinterested friendship which 
you were pleased to extend to me when I had the 
honor of serving as a private under you as a 
Captain.  You will no doubt recollect my joining 
your company at Anapolis [Annapolis], and marching to 
"Little York" in Virginia, where we took Ld. Cornwallis 
from thence to pond pond in S.C. and joined Genl.
Green, thence after sevl movements, we got 
to Bacon's Bridge in S.C. thence to "Ashley Hill,"
where I was taken sick and there I found you 
a friend indeed, as you would not suffer me 
to go to the hospital but took me under your 
immediate care, sending me victuals &C from 
your own table daily.  After my recovery we  
took our departure for Anapolis [Annapolis], thence 
to Fredericktown Md. where I was discharged.

You will pardon me for being this particular 
in enumerating the various places to which I 
had the honor of marching with you; my 
only apology is this: knowing that you pursued 
the same friendly course to all of your men 
without discrimination it would be impossible 
for you to have any knowledge of a [illegible]
s of [illegible] so long ago, unless some particular circum
stance was brought to your recollection.
I have therefore thought proper to address
Page 65

address this line to you praying you to have the 
goodness to enclose a certificate to me in this 
place showing that I have served my country 
faithfully in the Revolutionary war, which cer
tificate can be by me forwarded on to 
Washington [word struck out] by some of our represen
tatives to the Nineteenth Congress.  This I 
trust will give you no inconvenience and 
it would have great weight in my favour [favor].
God forbid that I should ever have a wish 
to take cent from the the Treasury of the U.S. 
but what is my due and let me [word struct out]
assure you that did not my present situ
ation compel me to [repeated: to] the measure I shd.
have remained silent on the subject.

I have lived to see our country in a pros
perous situation which is a compensation 
under all my difficulties in the war (Subse
quents excepted) and may the fruits of our 
struggles be a blessing to generations yet 
unborn, And may you Sir after having 
long enjoyed those blessings for which we 
have mutually fought, be admitted into 
that peaceful country "where the 
wicked cease to trouble and where weary 
are at rest" is the prayer of (Dear Sir)
Your old fellow in arms
Jacob Duttroe

P.S. Write immediately }
if you favor me. }
Page 66

Family Record.

BIRTHS. | BIRTHS.

Maria Eliza; Winchester | Helen Marr Winchester 
born 14. May. 1793 | born [illegible] October 1812
Marcus Brutus Winchester | James Martin Winchester 
born 28th May 1796 | born 5th February 1816
Cynthia Winchester | ---
born 1st May 1799 | Geo Washington Winchester 
Selima Winchester | born 14th May 11 1 Clock P.M 1822
born 14th August 1800 
Betsey Ann Winchester 
born 1st January 1802 
Lucilius Winchester
born 23d October 1803
Almira Winchester 
was born 30 March 1805
Napoleon Winchester 
born 30th November 1806
Malvina Winchester 
born 16th March 1809
Louisa Winchester 
born 16th March 1809
Valerius Publicola Winchester 
born [illegible] November 1810
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Family Record.

MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES.

On the 11th Oct. 1814 
Maria E. Winchester 
To 
James W. Breedlove
___
On the 30th January 1825
Carolina A. Winchester 
To 
Orville Shelby
___
On the 15th February 1825 
Almira Winchester 
To 
Alfred Wynne
___
On the 11 April 1830
Lucilius Winchester 
To 
Amanda M. Bledsoe
___
On the 24th October 1833
Valerius P. Winchester 
to 
Samuella Price
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State of Ohio }
Ross County }

Personally appeared before 
me an Acting Justice of the Peace for 
said County and State, Allen Latham 
a person to me well known, and en
titled to credit, and states upon oath 
that he resides in the city of Chillicothe 
in the County and State aforesaid, and 
has done so for thirty years past, and 
during in part of that time has acted as Principal 
Surveyor of the Military District reserved 
by Virginia North West of the Ohio, 
Surveyor, Real Estate Agent &c-states 
that the correspondence appended above 
and marked Exhibits [A, B, C, D, E, F] 
was carried on between himself and 
James Winchester from the year 1824 
to 1826 as appears from the same, 
and he states that they are the original 
letters of said correspondence.  he 
states that the letters marked [A] C] 
and [E] made part of this affidavit were received by him in due 
course of mail, purporting to have 
been postmarked Cairo, Tennessee 
and signed James Winchester, and 
that the same have been on file in 
his office from that time to the pres
ent, and remain unchanged, and unaltered
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[This page is a duplicate of the prior page]
State of Ohio }
Ross County }

Personally appeared before 
me an Acting Justice of the Peace for 
said County and State, Allen Latham 
a person to me well known, and en
titled to credit, and states upon oath 
that he resides in the city of Chillicothe 
in the County and State aforesaid, and 
has done so for thirty years past, and 
during in part of that time has acted as Principal 
Surveyor of the Military District reserved 
by Virginia North West of the Ohio, 
Surveyor, Real Estate Agent &c-states 
that the correspondence appended above 
and marked Exhibits [A, B, C, D, E, F] 
was carried on between himself and 
James Winchester from the year 1824 
to 1826 as appears from the same, 
and he states that they are the original 
letters of said correspondence.  he 
states that the letters marked [A] C] 
and [E] made part of this affidavit were received by him in due 
course of mail, purporting to have 
been postmarked Cairo, Tennessee 
and signed James Winchester, and 
that the same have been on file in 
his office from that time to the pres
ent, and remain unchanged, and unaltered
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he states that the letters marked [B] [D] and [F] 
are his original letters to James Winchester 
written at the time they purported to be 
and in his own handwriting and 
which he has not seen from the time 
they were written until presented to him 
today-states that during the years 
1825, [word struck out] and 6 affiant paid taxes upon 
the land granted to the Representatives of 
George Winchester situated on the waters 
of Rush Creek in the North West corner 
of Union County State of Ohio, No.
of Survey 10971, with means furnished 
by said James Winchester
Allen Latham
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th 
day of January AD 1853
Wm G Mick
Justice of the Peace

State of Ohio } 
Ross County }

I William G Mick, an Acting 
Justice of the Peace for said County do here
by certify that the Exhibits here appended 
to the affidavit of Allen Latham, and mar
ked [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], F were tested by me 
and appended to the foregoing affidavit 
in the presence of said Allen Latham,
and I certify that they are the identical 
documents made exhibits in his affidavit 
Given under my hand and seal this 17th day 
of January AD 1853
Wm G Mick [word Seal encircled]
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The State of Ohio }
Ross County ss } I Angus L Fullerton Clerk of the Court 
of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid 
[Blurred seal of office] do certify that William G. Mick Esqr
before whom the aforegoing affidavit was 
taken was at the time of taking the 
same and now is an acting Justice 
of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid 
duly commissioned and sworn as such and that his 
signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my 
hand and seal of office this 17th day of January 1853
Angus L. Fullerton Clerk
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Cairo T }
May 7 }  25

Messrs. Allen Latham & B.G. Leonard
Chilicothe [Chillicothe]
mail } State of Ohio
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52
Exhibit (A) Wm G. Mick J.P.
[Note] Answered State of Tennessee
Cairo 6th May 1824

Gentlemen

Having noticed your advertisement 
concerning the bounty lands of the officers and privates 
of the sixteen additional regiments to the continental 
army &c I take this method to ask your attention 
to my military claims in the State of Ohio. Tho not 
of the regiments just mentioned, my own United 
States service right 300 acres has been granted 
to me and consists of Lots numbered 5 to 9 in the 
fourth quarter of the 9th Township in the twelvth [twelfth] 
range of the land appropriated for satisfying 
warrants for military services &c. which was 
sold for the taxes due upon it, amounting to $17.50 [illegible]
including costs, [illegible] to me in the month of March 1823.
Is this tract redeemable, if it is what will it cost.

Mr John Evans resident near you 
located the service right of the late Lieut. Geo
Winchester of the additional regiments 26662/3 
acres on the waters of Rush Creek in the N.W. corner 
of
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of Union County he is entitled to 1/3 part of it,
for so much he will pay the taxes, the other two tracts 
for the last and present year I will pay the 
taxes.  Please let me know the amount thereof 
and funds shall be placed in your hands for 
that purpose, and at the same time let me 
know your rule for charging for such services 
and also the price of cotton by the bale at 
Chillicothe.  I shall wait for your answer 
before I send any.  I am respectfully 
Your obedient Servant 
J. Winchester

Messrs. Allen Lathan and 
B. G. Leonard
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Allan Latham Esqr
3rd June 1824

[illegible] 5th July 
will place funds in 
your hands to pay 
the taxes of my land 
&c.  [illegible stamp]  
181/2

Genl J. Winchester
Cairo
Tennessee 
[Oval mail stamp]
CHILLICOTHE 
5
JUN
Ohio 

57.21
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Exhibit (B) Wm G Mick JP

Chillicothe June 3d 1824

Dr Sir

In answer to your polite favr. of the 6th 
ulto. I have to inform you that our law directing 
the sale of land for taxes has made no provision 
for its redemption-not even in favr. of minors. 
I have written to my brother at Columbus to ascer
tain who has become the tax purchase of yours 
& know if he will not relinquish for a 
suitable compensation.

The 2666a located by Colo. John Evans 
became taxable last year and being listed 
must have been taxed as second rate land.
The tax of 2d. Rate land was $1.50 pr. 100 acres 
& being unpaid on the 1st of January a penalty 
of 25 percent was incurred & one year interest.
The tax of the present year on 2d Rate land 
is $1.25 pr. 100 acres which would leave 
due on your 1779 acres $57.21 [57.21 written above amount].

The State tax all lands not entered 
by the owner as 2d Rate.  Yours should 
be 3d-which would make the tax of the 
present year 81 cents per hundred acres 
The rate cannot be changed till arrears 
are paid.  If it is your wish I can then 
have the rate changed. 

Tennessee cotton is worth with us from 13 to 16 1/2 
cents.  The last sales were at 15 cents.

I am Sir respectfully yours
Allen Latham 
Chillicothe Ohio 
Ross Coty
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162  Exhibit (C) Wm G Mick JP
Cairo 5th July 1824

Mr Latham

Dear Sir
[Note written across greeting] Answered
Octr 15 

I have had the satisfaction to 
receive your favour [favor] of the 3d ulto., giving me 
information on the subject of land sold for taxes 
in the State of Ohio &c.  I will in a short time
after crops are laid by here, send a waggon [wagon] 
load of cotton to Chillicothe, and cause 
money to be deposited with you to pay the taxes 
for the present and last year on my 1779 acres 
of land located by Col Evans; at the same 
time I wish you to return it for taxes for the 
next year; and change the rate of it, so as to 
keep the tax as low as possible these hard times.
Any information you may get from your 
brother concerning my own service right  
which has been sold for the tax due on it 
will be thankfully recd.  It is only 300 acres, 
and as I have understood of an inferior quali
ty, I nevertheless would be willing to regain it 
If
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If it can be done on moderate terms, because it 
was the price of revolutionary services, I will 
endeavor to keep funds in your hands from time 
to time and get you to attend to my land taxes 
in your State.  Please to let me know your rate 
for charging for such services, and believe 
me to be very respectfully 
Your obedient Servant

J Winchester 

Allen Latham Esqr

My service right alluded to above was struck 
off to a man by the name of Jeremiah VanLoon of 
Delaware County at the price of $17.51/100 [illegible] When 
you write to me on other business I wish you 
would always state the price of cotton by the bale 
at Chillicothe.  JW
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Cairo T }
July 9 }  25

Allen Latham Esq.
Chillicothe 
State of Ohio
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Exhibit (D) Wm G Mick JP

Chillicothe October 15. 1824

Dear Sir

Your fav. of the 23d of September 
enclosing a draft on Messrs. McDonald & Ridgley 
of Baltimore is received and the proceeds will 
be applied as directed.  I have not had any 
further information from by brother relative to 
the tax sale of the 300 acres.  If I could make 
it convenient to see Mr. Van Loon I have no doubt 
he could be persuaded to release

The last sales of cotton at this place 
were at 18 cents.  The dealers in that article are 
calculating the new crop will reduce the price. 
As to this you can best judge.

I am Dr Sir respectfully 
Your Obt Servt

Allen Latham
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Allen Latham 
15th Octo. 1824.

182

[illegible oval mail stamp]
Genl J. Winchester
Cairo
Tennessee
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Cairo T. }
Sept. 22 }

25

Allen Latham Esqr
or 
In his absence 
Colo John Evans 
Chillicothe 
Ohio
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Ansd

Exhibit (E) Wm G Mick JP

Allen Latham Esqr 1.5.8

Dear Sir

Refering [Referring] you to my respects of 
the 5th of July, I now transmit you a bill of exchanges 
in McDonald and Ridgley of the City of Baltimore are 
payable at sight for $86.75/100 which expect can 
be sold at a little advance in Chillicothe. You will 
observe it is made payable to Messrs Latham & Leonard 
this has been done from your joint advertisement, 
but this letter will be addressed to you because 
you do not use the name of Mr Leonard in your letter to me 
dated the 3d of June, and in case of your absence to 
Col John Evans near Chillicothe.  If this letter 
as I expect it will fall into your hands, please 
to place the proceeds of the bill to my credit 
and proceed to pay the taxes on my lands 
in
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in the State of Ohio if the tract of 300 acres 
which has been sold for the taxes can be 
regained on moderate terms and you have 
funds sufficient of mine, redeem it, but 
this is hardly to be expected unless some 
defect in the sale has taken place. On this 
subject please to inform me, as will any other 
necessary for me to know concerning my land 
in your State.  And oblige Dear Sir
Your Obt Servant

J Winchester 

Allen Latham Esq | Cairo 23d Sep 1824
or Col John Evans
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Allen Latham 
Enclosing receipts for taxes 
in Ohio

183/4

Genl. J. Winchester
Cairo
Tennessee

[oval mail stamp]
CHILLICOTHE
23 
JUN
[illegible]
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Exhibit (F) Wm G Mick J.P.

Chillicothe June 21. 1826

Dr Sir

I herewith enclose you the tax receipts on 
your land for years 1824 & 5.

The tax of this year is not due till Sept. 
I have in my hands $24.63 for that purpose.

Colo. Evans is much pleased with your propo
sition of voiding off to him his part as locator. 
He has regularly paid the taxes on his part.

You must not calculate on being able 
to sell the tract entire for its value--
The only way at this time to dispose of the 
land advantageously is to sell to actual 
setlers [settlers] & give them time to make payment
This however will require considerable 
personal attention.  The agent who you 
may send will be able to give you a 
good idea of the state of our land market 
at this time which to our sorrow is but 
indifferent.

I am Dr Sir Respectfully 
Yours

Allen Latham
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5415 Bryan St.
Dallas Texas
June 16-1927

Department of the Interior 
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
Rev War Section.

Dear Sir:

Will you please give 
me the war record of
James Winchester born in Maryland 
1752 died in Tennessee 1826. 
Married Susan Black-I do not know
the marriage date-She died 1865

There children were 
Maria born 1796 | Marcus -1795
Lucilius 1798 | Selina 1800 | Elizabeth 1802
Almira 1803 | Louise & Malvina (twins) 1804
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Napoleon 1806 | Valerius 1810 | Helen 1819 
James-1820 | George 1822

Also record of 
James W. Breedlove who married Maria 
Winchester.

Their children were 
Ophelia Breedlove married Pierre Achille Hardy 
of New Orleans 
Wilda mar - T. Wightman Smith 
Julian - Napoleon and Winchester

Thanking you

Sincerely

Elsie Wills
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JOHN B. KENDRICK 
WYOMING

United States Senate 
WASHINGTON, D. C.

BA-J/MMHF:MLB
James Winchester | March 20, 1923.
W.23

Hon. Edward W. Morgan, 
Director of Pensions, 
Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Director:

Several days ago I obtained from the Veterans Administration, 
copies of certain papers on file in "Revolutionary War pension claim 
W.23" in connection with the above named James Winchester.

My constituent, Mr. George Scales of Sheridan, Wyoming, a des
cendent of James Winchester, makes the following request:
"I would like to get from Susan Black Winchester's applica
tion for pension, the place and date of her birth and if possible 
the name of her parents; or would it be possible to have a type 
written copy made of her statement?"

I shall be grateful for your advice as to the possibility of se
curing the information mentioned by Mr. Scales, and the procedure in 
obtaining the same if it is available.

Thanking you for your courtesy in this matter and with kind 
regards,

Yours very truly,

John B. Kendrick


[Two circular time and date receipt stamps]

Arrow pointing at 1:15
RECEIVED 
MAR 21 1933
CONGRESSIONAL 
MAIL SUB. DIV.
U.S.V.[illegible]

Arrow pointing at 10
RECEIVED 
MAR 21 1933
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
PENSION # 2
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Corpus Christi, Texas.
January 24th., 1935.

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

[Circular time and date receipt stamp]
Arrow pointing 12:15
RECEIVED 
JAN 28 1935
[illegible]
VETS. ADM.

Gentlemen:

If possible, kindly send me war record, or 
what information you may have on General James Winchester, 
who fought in the Revolutionary War, and as I understand was 
on Washington's staff.  I do not know from what state he 
enlisted, but have heard that afrer the war he was granted 
5000 acres of land in Summer County, Tennessee (where he 
made his home), by the State of North Carolina, for 
services rendered.

Will also appreciate any information you may 
have on his wife Mrs James Winchester who before her 
marriage was Susan Black.

Thanking you very much for you attention in 
this matter, I am, 

Yours very truly,

Mable Lee York 
(Miss) Mable Lee York

Address:  407 S. Tancahua Street,
Corpus Christi, Texas
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JOHN B. KENDRICK 
WYOMING

United State Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.

COMMITTEES:
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
APPROPRIATIONS
AUDIT AND CONTROL THE CONTINGENT
EXPENSES OF THE SENATE
INDIAN AFFAIRS 
IRRIGATION AND RECLAMATION
PUBLIC LANDS AND SURVEYS

January 5, 1932.

Veterans Administration, 
Attention Revolutionary and 
1812 Wars Section, 
Washington, D.C.

Sirs:

A constituent and personal friend of mine, Mr. George Scales of 
Sheridan, Wyoming, is anxious to obtain certain genealogical data 
which he believes is on file in the Pension Bureau in connection with 
the application for pension made by Susan Black Winchester.

Mrs. Winchester was the widow of James Winchester who received a 
commission as Brigadier General, November 6th, 1812.  At the time 
she made application Mrs. Winchester was residing in Sumner County, 
Tennessee or in Westminster, Maryland, and it is Mr. Scales' impression 
that certain records from the family bible were used in connection with 
the application.  It is copies of these records that he is anxious 
to obtain.

I shall be grateful for your advice as to whether or not the data 
mentioned is on file and in that event I should like to have photostatic 
copies of the same.

Thanking you for your attention to this matter, and with kind regards,

Yours very truly,

John B. Kendrick 
L

[Two circular time and date stamps]

Arrow pointing at 2:30
RECEIVED 
JAN 6 1933
CONGRESSIONAL 
MAIL SUB. DIV.
U.S.V.S.

Arrow pointing at 11
RECEIVED 
JAN 6 1933
MAIL SUB DIV.
VETS. ADM.
PENSION #2
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JOHN B. KENDRICK 
WYOMING

United State Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.

COMMITTEES:
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
APPROPRIATIONS
AUDIT AND CONTROL THE CONTINGENT
EXPENSES OF THE SENATE
INDIAN AFFAIRS 
IRRIGATION AND RECLAMATION
PUBLIC LANDS AND SURVEYS

January 12, 1933.

Veterans Administration, | BA-J/MMHF/ADY
Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section, | James Winchester 
Washington, D.C. | W.23

Dear Sirs:

I have received your favor of January 9th, in response to 
my inquiry of January 5th with reference to certain data on file 
in the record of the above named soldier, Brig. Gen. James Win
chester.

I am enclosing sixty cents in cash and shall appreciate 
your courtesy in furnishing the photostatic copies of the four  
pages mentioned in your letter, containing family records, and 
will ask you to send the copies to me for transmittal to Mr. 
George Scales of Sheridan, Wyoming.

Thanking you for the prompt and courteous attention given 
my request, and with kind regards,

Yours very truly, 

John B. Kendrick 
L
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March 27, 1933

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Honorable John B. KendricK
United States Senate 

JAMES WINCHESTER 
W. 23
BA-J/MMHF:MLB

My dear Senator:

Reference is made to your letter of March 20, in behalf of 
Mr. George Scales, of Sheridan, Wyoming, who desires further 
information in regard to James Winchester, (W. 23), a soldier 
of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and his family.

A very careful examination has been made of the papers in 
claim for pension, W. 23, based upon services in the Revolution
ary War of James Winchester, and the following data found in 
regard to his service, his residence and his family, which it 
is believed will be just what Mr. Scales needs in his research.

James Winchester was born February 6, 1752, in the State of 
Maryland.  The name of the county in which he was born and in 
which he lived at time of the Revolution is not stated.

While a resident of Maryland, James Winchester was commis
sioned May 27, 1778, lieutenant in the Maryland line and was 
later promoted to the rank of captain; he served in the 3" and 4" 
Maryland Regiments; he was at Pon Pon, "Bacon's Bridge" and 
Ashley Hill, all in South Carolina, was at the surrender of Lord 
Cornwallis and later returned to Annapolis, Maryland; he served 
to the close of the Revolutionary War in which he engaged seven 
years; no details of his service prior to 1778 are stated.

In the winter of 1786, he moved from Maryland to Sumner 
County, Tennessee, and served in the Indian Wars from that year; 
he was on many expeditions against the Cherokees.  He was a 
Brigadier General, United States Army, in the War of 1812 and 
was in command at the battle of the River Raisin.
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In 1824, his post office was Cairo, Tennessee.  He died July 
27, 1826, at his residence in Sumner County, Tennessee.

James Winchester married sometime in the winter, or in the 
early spring of 1792, Susan.  Her maiden name is not stated, nor  
date and place of her birth, nor names of her parents.

Susan Winchester, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her 
application executed November 3, 1851, at which time she was aged 
seventy-five years and a resident of Sumner County, Tennessee.  Her 
post office was then Gallatin, Tennessee.

The names of the children of James and Susan Winchester are 
shown as follows:

Maria Eliza | born | May 14, 1793
Marcus Brutus | " | May 28, 1796
Cynthia | " | May 1, 1799
Selima | " | August 14, 1800
Betsey Ann | " | January 1, 1802
Lucilius | " | October 23, 1803
Almira | " | March 30, 1805
Napoleon | " | November 30, 1806
Malvina | " | March 16, 1809
Louisa | " | March 16, 1809
Valerius Publicola | " | November 24, 1810 
Helen Marr | " | October 1, 1812
James Martin | " | February 5, 1816
George Washington | " | May 14, 1822, residing in Sumner 
Co., Tenn., in 1853.

The following marriages are shown also on the family record:

Maria E. Winchester to James W. Breedlove, October 11, 1814
Caroline A. Winchester to Orville Shelby, January 30, 1825
Almira Winchester to Alfred Wynne, February 15, 1825
Lucilius Winchester to Amanda M. Bledsoe, Apr. (?) 11, 1830
Valerius P. Winchester to Samuella Price, October 24, 1833

George Winchester, brother of the above-named James, was also 
an officer in the Revolutionary War.

In 1841, A. R. Wynne and his wife, Almira, were living in 


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Sumner County, Tennessee.  In that year, the following persons 
were recorded as heirs-at-law of James Winchester; Maria E. 
Breedlove, Susan W. Hills, H. W. Hills, James Winchester, Helen 
Winchester, George W. Winchester and Malvina H. Winchester. 

In 1843, John Shelby and Laura Shelby, of Nashville, Ten
nessee, and James Winchester and Lucella Winchester were all 
referred to as minors, the residence of the two last named is 
not shown, nor is the relationship of those four persons to 
soldier's family stated.

One John Shelby made affidavit in Davidson County, Tennes
see, in 1853 in support of this claim for pension, no relation
ship to family shown.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator


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February 9, 1935.

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Miss Mable Lee York | BA-J/MMHF/ady
407 South Tancahua Street | James Winchester
Corpus Christi, Texas | W.23
 
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter relative to James 
Winchester, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data contained herein are obtained from the 
papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim, W.23, 
based upon the military service of James Winchester in 
that war.

James Winchester was born February 6, 1752, in the 
State of Maryland.  The name of the county in which he 
was born and in which he lived at time of the 
Revolution is not stated.

While a resident of Maryland, James Winchester was 
commissioned May 27, 1778, lieutenant in the Maryland 
line and was later promoted to the rank of captain; he 
served in the 3" and 4" Maryland Regiments; he was at 
Pon Pon, "Bacon's Bridge" and Ashley Hill, all in South 
Carolina, was at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and 
later returned to Annapolis, Maryland; he served to the 
close of the Revolutionary War in which he engaged seven 
years; no details of his service prior to 1778 are stated.

In the winter of 1786, he moved from Maryland to 
Sumner County, Tennessee, and served in the Indian Wars 
from that year; he was on many expeditions against the 
Cherokees.  He was a Brigadier General, United States 
Army, in the War of 1812 and was in command at the battle 
of the River Raisin.

In 1824, his post office was Cairo, Tennessee.  He 
died July 27, 1826, at his residence in Sumner County, 
Tennessee.

James Winchester married sometime in the winter, or 
in the early spring of 1792, Susan.  Her maiden name is 

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not stated, nor date and place of her birth, nor names of 
her parents.

Susan Winchester, soldier's widow, was allowed 
pension on her application executed November 3, 1851, at 
which time she was aged seventy-five years and a resident 
of Sumner County, Tennessee.  Her post office was then 
Gallatin, Tennessee.

The names of the children of James and Susan Win
chester are shown as follows:

Maria Eliza | born | May 14, 1793
Marcus Brutus | " | May 28, 1796
Cynthia | " | May 1, 1799
Selima | " | August 14, 1800
Betsey Ann | " | January 1, 1802
Lucilius | " | October 23, 1803
Almira | " | March 30, 1805
Napoleon | " | November 30, 1806
Malvina | " | March 16, 1809
Louisa | " | March 16, 1809
Valerius Publicola | " | November 24, 1810 
Helen Marr | " | October 1, 1812
James Martin | " | February 5, 1816
George Washington | " | May 14, 1822, residing in 
Sumner Co., 
Tenn., in 1853.

The following marriages are shown also on the family 
record:

Maria E. Winchester to James W. Breedlove, October 11, 1814
Caroline A. Winchester to Orville Shelby, January 30, 1825
Almira Winchester to Alfred Wynne, February 15, 1825
Lucilius Winchester to Amanda M. Bledsoe, Apr. (?) 11, 1830
Valerius P. Winchester to Samuella Price, October 24, 1833

George Winchester, brother of the above-named James, 
was also an officer in the Revolutionary War.

In 1841, A. R. Wynne and his wife, Almira, were liv
ing in Sumner County, Tennessee.  In that year, the follow



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ing persons were recorded as heirs-at-law of James 
Winchester: Maria E.  Breedlove, Susan W. Hills, H. W. 
Hills, James Winchester, Helen  Winchester, George W. 
Winchester and Malvina H. Winchester.   

In 1843, John Shelby and Laura Shelby, of Nashville, 
Tennessee, and James Winchester and Lucella Winchester 
were all referred to as minors, the residence of the two 
last named is  not shown, nor is the relationship of those 
four persons to soldier's family stated. 

One John Shelby made affidavit in Davidson County, 
Tennessee, in 1853 in support of this claim for pension, 
no relation ship to family shown.  

Very truly yours  

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator   

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January 9, 1933.

Hon. John B. Kendrick | BA-J/MMHF/ADY
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Senator:

Reference is made to your letter of January 5, in 
behalf of Mr. George Scales of Sheridan Wyoming, who 
desires to obtain photostatic copies of family record 
on file in Revolutionary War cali, W.23, based upon 
service in the Revolutionary War of James Winchester, 
who was also Brigadier General, U. S. A., War of 1812.

The family record consists of two pages, and the 
pages which contain the statement that it is the family 
record are two in number.

The cost of photostatic copies of the four pages 
will be sixty cents.

Mr. Scales will please make remittance by money 
order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United 
States.  The copies will then be made and mailed to you, 
or directed to Mr. Scales, whichever is requested.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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January 17, 1933

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JAMES WINCHESTER
W. 23

Honorable John B. Kendrick 
United States Senate 

My dear Senator:

Reference is made to your letter of January 12, with which 
you enclosed sixty cents in cash to cover cost of photostatic 
copies of certain original papers on file in Revolutionary War 
pension claim, W. 23, based upon service of James Winchester.

As requested, the copies are herewith mailed direct to you 
for transmittal to Mr. George Scales, of Sheridan, Wyoming.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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January 12, 1933


Rev.& 1812 Wars Section | 541

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Original papers from Revolution | actual | one each of 
ary War pension claim W.23 | two pages and 
James Winchester, widow Susan | two each of 
family record;
{one copy of
family record
for official 
use)


may not | Sixty cents ------4 pages
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
[Note relating to 4 pages]
family record 2 p
affidavits of Susan W. Hills 
& Geo W. Winchester dated July 6
1852, (Signatures together & both sides of that sheet) 2 p 

Kindly leave margin 
1 1/2 inch at top of each page 
and return papers in folder 
with corresponding name and | Chief, Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
number.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES | Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
Form VAM-51
12-5-41 | BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

NAME Winchester, John | GRADE Drummer | LINE Massachusetts

WARRANT
NUMBER 5236 | ACREAGE 100 | ISSUED Dec. 3. 1789
to Daniel Watrous, assignee  
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*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are 
registers of bounty land warrants issued to non commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subse
quent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. 
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.