Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30701, for Henry Skaggs, Virginia
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Service: VA
Skaggs, Henry
Number: S.30701
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Kentucky
Henry Skaggs
[torn] sobe in the State of Kentucky
Was Pr in the Co commanded by Captain Taylor of the Reg commanded by Bob Preston in the Va for 9 mo
[torn] Found on the Roll of Kent rate of 30 Dollars ___Cents per annum [torn]mence on the 4th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Augt 1833 and Jack Thomas Litchfield
Arrears to the 4th of March  60.00
Semianl allowance ending 4 Sep 15.00 
                                                    $75.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
[torn] ecorded by Dan Bays clerk,
Book E Vol 7 page 28
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State of Kentucky
Grayson County SS

On this 24th day of September 1832 personally appeared in the county court of said County in open court being a court of record now sitting Henry Skaggs resident of the same county Kentucky state aged 73 years who being first duly sworn according to law saith on his oath makes the following declaration in order to attain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. He states that he was born in the spring of the year 1759 in some county in South Carolina but of this he is not certain as there never was any register of his age that he has heard of and he now only states it from the statements of his mother to him when he first began to recollect, he found himself in the state of Virginia in what is now Montgomery County
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...was then probably Bottetourt [Botetourt County] on Little River a branch of New River he there lived until about 20 years of age as well as he recollects in the year 1779 a call was made for Militia Troops by Colo. Preston [Colonel William Preston] the Commandant of the County to go down New River & guard the frontier inhabitants from the attacks of the Indians he then entered the service of the United States in the Virginia Militia under the Command of Capt John Taylor of the same County they marched down New River & garrisoned a fort built on the bottom of New River called Culbersons bottom fort [Culbertson's Bottom Fort / Fort Byrd / Fort Field] under the Command of the same Capt Taylor at the end of one month their term of service expired & they were discharged by Capt. Taylor but whether in writing or verbally he does not recollect if it was in writing he has lost it long since He then remained at home some some time and...
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A call was again made for troops to go against the western Indians on the Ohio. He then volunteered in the militia of the county under the command of Capt. James Thompson. He does not recollect the name of his Leut. Or ensign. They held their rendezvous at old Wm Thompson on Back creek a branch of New River in the same county as he things they were ordered to remain there & take up deserters from the American Camp and to compel them to go the campaign. They caught several and enrolled them to go with them in this service. They spent about one month and then marched in a direction down New River to the levels of Green Briar where they departed to next 2 or 3 other companies of militia from other counties of Virginia but upon reaching there those troops had gone on they then marched from there for the mouth of the Great Kenhwas [Kanawha]  Craping Garier River & Mountains the season was far advanced & they had to march through snow & ice in
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Very inclement weather they however reached within three miles of Point Pleasant near the mouth of the Kenhawa [Kanawha]  on the Ohio. They there met an [illegible] from Colo McIntosh who commanded at Point Pleasant directing them to march back as the Indians had dispersed & they were not needed. They accordingly had to retrace their steps through the cold without any provisions & marched three days, without breaking their fast. They reached and crossed Ganley River on their return and were there discharged by Capt Thompson [ crossed out Taylor] but whether in writing or not he does not recollect if was in writing, he has long since lost. He then returned home almost famished. He does not recollect the length of time spent on this campaign. He however recollects that they were credited on the militia rolls by a six months tour. Their actual service from its commencement until its close was near that time. After this time having served one or two tours in spying on New River at Cutherson’s
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Fort and served as guard at the same place in the following manner. A call was made for troops to go to guard the frontier which they planted corn in Culberson’s bottom (this was the spring after McIntosh’s campaign). One Reubin [crossed out William] Collins was draughted [drafted] for one month & hired him for same trifle to go in his place. He according by went and served one month and at the close of that month be volunteered for one month on his own account and was appointed by Capt. Henry Patton (who commanded at the for throughout the summer). An Indian spy in company with Thomas Farlan. They first went to the mouth of Cole River & ranged the country it various parts of the war road and returned on the 8th day. They continued making various short trips always visiting the war road at some point. In this way he spent, he thinks another month making 2 months and was discharged as he thinks, by Capt. Patton.
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same that Colo Preston having discovered that there was a gang of Tories in the Country caused our Cox who was then leader to be arrested and found in his possession a roll in which were named numerous Toris who were to join him march to North Carolina & join the British Army. Colo. Preston called for Capt. Trigg & his company of New River boys who were in good repute for integrity to go & assist in taking & dealing with the Tories & some deserters from the American Army who had crept in amongst them. He states that they marched to one Michael Prices on a small creek near the head of Catawba in Battetourt or Montgomery. There they spent sometime scouting & taking and trapping deserters & Tories by a court martial held there under the direction of Col. Preston. Having disposed of them they moved to Saml Peppers on New River & then caught & tried several more prisoners. Then they crossed New River & went up a small
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Creek called Reedy Creek a branch of New River to Staphel Catrans where they took and tried several others from thence to Jacob Catrans where they closed their labors. They took and tried between 50 & 100 deserters & Tories & and compelled them to enter in the American Army during the war or find a substitute to do it & made them take an oath of allegiance to the state of Virginia. They were there discharged by Capt. Trig having served on this tour fifteen days making an entire service of nine months & fifteen days during the first two tours & this last he was in company with Archibald Skaggs of Adair County, Kentucky by whom he can prove this service & has taken his affidavit sworn to before D. Trahue Esqr, a Justice of the Peace & county court which he forwards herewith as Archibald is so disceased that he can’t attend my court to make his statement. He has last his discharge & has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any other person by whom he can prove any of his service. Upon the close of the war, he came to Kentucky & after a stay of some months returned to New River & lived there some time. He moved to Kentucky about the year 1790
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& upon peace being made with the Indians he settled himself upon Rinsalt Creek in Green County. He lived in Green County & in the year 1809, he moved to settle in Grayson county where he has ever since resided. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or amity accept the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Henry Skaggs X his mark
We Martin Utterback, Clergyman residing in Grayson County and State of Kentucky & Thomas doran residing in the same County & State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Skaggs who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be 73 years of age. The he’s reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolutiona and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Martin Utterback [signature]
Thos Doran [signature]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogation’s prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary
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Soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Martin Utterback who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Grayson County and state of Kentucky and that Thomas Doran who has also signed the same is a resident of the same county & state and is a credible person and their statement is entitled to credit
I Jack Thomas clerk of the Grayson County Court in the state of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of this application of Henry Skaggs for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24th day of septemter 1832 at Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky G.C.
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13.370 
Henry Skaggs
Declaration for a pension
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I, Archibald Scaggs of Adair County, KY, Do on oath state that I have been acquainted with Henry Scaggs, Grayson Coutny, KY, Herby ever since I can remember and in the time of the Revolutionary war with Great Briton, I served three tours of duty with him, one in about 1779 on New River at Culbursons Bottom Fort. John Taylor was our Captain. We was ordered out by Col. Preston. This tour was on month. One other tour for six months called McIntosh’s campaign, ordered out by Col. Preston and James Thompson was our Capt. We went 300 miles down New River through Green Brier & across Golley River near the mouth of the Kinawa & one more tour of Duty of 15 days we was ordered out by Col. Preston and Daniel Trigg was our Capt. nee Fletcher between 60 & 100 Torys & deserters. The Torys was compelled to inlist in the the United State Army or get a substitute. I Do further state that the said Henry Scaggs performed his Duty well and further this affidavit sayeth not Sept 7, 1832
Archibald Skaggs [signature]
I, Daniel Trabue a justice of the peace and one of the duties of the county court for Adair County, Kentucky do certify that on the 7th day of September 1832 Archibald Skaggs of Adair county and State aforesaid made subscribed and swore to the above statement before me. I further certify that said Archibald
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is and has for some time past been confined to his house and often to his bed by the gravel and is so diseased that by reason of bodily infirmity he is wholly unable to attend court. I futher certify said Archibald Skaggs has been known to me for about 37 years and he is reputed and esteemed by all who know him to have been a soldier of the revolution and is a most worthy man. Given under my hand this 8th day of September 1832. I have also known Henry Skaggs for about 35 years & have heard him always reputed a soldier & man of credit.
Daniel Trabue [signature] JPHC
State of Kentucky Adair county SS
I William Caldwell clerk of the Adair County court do certify that Daniel Trabue whose name is affixed to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the above Certificate a justice of the county court for said county and that the signature around is his genuine signature. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto do set my hand suffered the [illegible] of the said county court this 8th day of September 1832 41st year of the Commonwealth.
Wm Caldwell [signature]
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Archibald Skaggs 
Deposition
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No 13370
Henry Skaggs
K
From 1779 private 9 months $30
Jack Thomas
Litchfield, Kentucky
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13370
Brief in the case of Henry Skaggs, county of Grayson in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1.	Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge: Court
2.	If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? –
3.	How old is he? 73
4.	State his service, as directed in the form annexed: Period, Duration of Service, Rank, Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
a.	Spring in 1779, enlisted 1 month, private, Capt. John Taylor, Col. Preston
b.	Vol. not stated clearly, private, private, Capt. Jas. Thompson
c.	Or 3 tours, time not mentioned, Spy, Not mentioned,
d.	Subs, 1 month, Spy, Henry Patton, Capt.
e.	Od, 1 month spy, Henry patton, Capt.
f.	-, 10 days, private, Capt. Trigg, col. Preston
5.	In what battles was he engaged: None
6.	Where did he reside when he entered the service: Montgomery County
7.	Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & witnesses
8.	Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? And if so, in what respect? They are not connected with the seal as required.
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
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HENRY SKAGGS 
S. 30701
BA-J/MLB
Mrs. John 8. Pool
415 West 9th Street
Dallas, Texas 

Dear Madem: 

You are furnished herein the record of Henry Skaggs as found in pension claim, S. 30701, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. 

Henry Skaggs was born in the spring of 1759 in South Carolina. The exact date and location of birth and names of his parents are not shown. 
While residing on Little River, a branch of New River, in that part of Botetourt which was later Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1779 and served one month as private in Captain John Taylor's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment engaged in building and guarding a fort at "Culberson's Bottom" on New River. He enlisted again in 1779, served six months as private in Captain James Thompson's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment and was in General McIntosh's Indian Expedition. He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served two months as Indian spy in Captain Henry Patton's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He subsequently served fifteen days in Captain Trigg's company under Colonel Preston. 

After the war, Henry Skaggs moved to Kentucky where he remained several months, then moved back to New River, lived there some time and about 1790 to Kentucky and settled on Russell's Creek in Green County where he lived until 1809 these to Grayson County, same state. 

The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, while a resident of Grayson County, Kentucky. 

No reference was made in the claim to wife or children. 

In 1832, one Archibald Skaggs, age not given, was living in Adair County, Kentucky, and stated that he served three tours in the Revolution-
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ary War with the soldier, Henry Skaggs, but did not state any relationship to him. [handwritten] (Cousin. See his claim?)
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Henry Skaggs, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accountign Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Henry Skaggs
Certificate #19250
Issued August 17, 1833
Rate $30 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency
Very truly yours
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Ky Agency Ctf 19250
Henry Skaggs
Crt Capt Taylor Col Preston’s reft
Issued Aug 17,1833
$30 per annum
Com. Mar 4,1831
Act June 7, 1832
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November 22, 1937
HENRY SKAGGS 
S. 30701
BA-J/MAIF:MLB
Mrs. John S. Pool 
415 West 9th Street 
Dallas, Texas 
Dear Madem: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the record of Michael Mayer, S. 18107, Revolutionary War soldier, and that of Michael Meyers, W. 35452, furnished you July 28, 1937, are not the records of the soldiers with that name in whom you are interested, also, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Richard, James, John, William, Thomas, Henry, Daniel, Charles and Joseph Scaggs, Skaggs or Skeggs, and the War of 1812 records of Elijah Myers and Abraham Skaggs. 
There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a James Skaggs of Virginia, or of a Richard, John, Thomas, Daniel, Charles or Joseph Skaggs, under any spelling of the surname, and no records have been found of application for pension of any other Michael Mayer, Revolutionary War, of Virginia, then that cited above, and there are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the War of 1812 of Elijah Myers and Abraham Skaggs. You were informed January 30, 1937, that this office has no record of the Revolutionary War soldier, Joseph Barnett in whom you are interested, and advised then, as above, in regard to Elijah Myers and Abraham Skaggs, also, July 28, 1937, as above, in regard to those two and Daniel and Richard Skaggs. The record of William Skaggs, W. 2182, furnished you January 30, 1937, is that of the only one found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. The Revolutionary War pension record has been found of only one Henry Skaggs. That record is furnished you herewith. 
Very truly yours 
A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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December 23, 1932 
BA-J/MMOT:MLB 
Mrs. Charles E. Cox, Senior 
Route 15, Box 772 
Indianapolis, Indiana 
Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in regard to securing the names and addresses of persons who have made request for the record of Henry Skaggs, S. 30701, Revolutionary War soldier, whose record was furnished you on December 1, 1930. 
Since it is not in accord with the general policy of this office to release addresses of its correspondents, this information, therefore, must be withheld at this time. 
Very truly yours 
A.D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev.& 1812 Wars Section 
1MHF:MLB 

Mrs. Charles E. Cox 
R. R. 15, Box 772 
Indianapolis, Indiana 

Dear Madam: 
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30701, that Henry Skaggs was born in the spring of 1759 in South Carolina. 
While living on Little River, a branch of New River, in what was later Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1779 and served one month in Captain John Taylor's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He enlisted again in 1779, served six months in Captain James Thompson's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment and was in General McIntosh's Indian expedition. He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served two months as Indian spy in Captain Henry Patton's company, Colonel Preston's regiment. He subsequently served fifteen days in Captain Trigg's company under Colonel Preston. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, while a resident of Grayson County, Kentucky. 
There are no data on file as to his family. 
Very truly yours 
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
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12 Wars Section
 March 82, 1926 
Mrs. Fred A. Beverlin 
Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Madam: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30701 it appears that Henry Skaggs was born in the spring of 1759 in South Carolina. 
While living on Little River, a branch of New River, in what was later Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1779 and served one month in Captain John Taylor's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment. 
He enlisted again in 1779, served six months in Captain James Thompson's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment and was in General McIntosh's Indian Expedition. 
He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served two months as Indian Spy in Captain Henry Patton's Company, Colonel Preston's Regiment. He subsequently served fifteen days in Captain Trigg's
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Company under Colonel. Preston. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1833 while a resident of Grayson County, Kentucky. 
There is no data on file as to his family. 
Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1813 Three Section 
April 17, 1925
J. A. Cartwright
Post Office Box 900
Nashville, Tenn,
Sir: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30701 it appears that Henry Skaggs was born in the spring of 1759 in South Carolina. 
While living on Little River, a branch of New River, in what was later Montgomery County, Virginia he enlisted in 1779 and served one month in Captain John Taylor's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment. 
He enlisted again in 1779, served six months in Captain James Thompson's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment and was in General McIntosh's Indian Expedition. 
He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served two months as Indian Spy in Captain Henry Patton's Company, Colonel Preston's Regiment. 
He subsequently served fifteen days in Captain
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Trigg's Company under Colonel Preston. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832 while a resident of Grayson County, Kentucky. 
There is no data on file as to his family. 
Owing to the lack of a clerical force available for such a purpose, the great pressure of current work and the large number of similar inquiries, only two reports are furnished each inquirer. 
Respectfully, 
Date of death not on [illegible]
Commissioner
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[postage stamp]

Received Oct 7 1937 
Mail Sub-Div 
Vets Adm
Sender No 3
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I.	The Michael Myers Senr – As given by W. G. Stanard – before J.P. Wm L. Tyler 1815 at Richmond VA. To wit. Is the one I wanted. Michael Myers. July – Aug. Lincoln Aug. 1782. This day proved on oath to payroll is just before me. G Madison Mar. 21, 1783. I do hereby certify the above service was preferred – Buy Logan, C. L. Mens names Rendoyoresed at Harrvelsburg. Days on dischared duty. L.S.D. Frona payroll of a party of the Lincoln militia under Lieut, James Brown on actual service at Bulletts Lick in Jefferson Co. by order of col. Benj Loger 1782.
II.	(a) The B a J./eel Michael Myers, W.C. 33452, maybe the same of Michael Myers Sr. Imtl see further on Michael Myers Junior. Myers. Miers = Scotch Moyers do not belong to us.
III.	Skaggs, Scaggs, Rich and, signed up for 3 yrs. Was in 7th Va. Regt. Private in Capt Joes Crocketts Co. commanded by Col Alexander McClenachen, about Dec. 27-1777, over
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8th annual report Virginia Report on Revolutionary Soldiers, State Board of Va – Richmond, Va.
1)	J.P.D. mean “A collection of loose mss. Rolls of militia and Regulars in the Ill. Dept.
2)	Audited account.
3)	House of Delegates. Petition from Washington Co.
4)	(7 V.D) W.D. 7th Va Rolls War Dept.
5)	–
a.	Myers, Michael J.P.D. 153
b.	Scaggs, James, J.P.D. 135 no Va set or pen
c.	Skaggs, James, J.P.D. 179 no Va set or pen.
d.	Skaggs, John and acct. XXII = 179 (woulded at Kings. Mts.)
e.	Skaggs, John, H.D. Oct. 1791, 18, 136, E17. Petition for Washington Co. Oct. 22, 1791 9th annual Report.
f.	Skaggs, Richard, (7V.R.) W. I. 1482
g.	Skaggs, Wm (one only) S.ofw.183 – Pen 3. Ky 99. W.2182
h.	Myers, Michael( one only of Va moyer) su 8th annual Report Virginia State Library
There are only 8th & 9th annual reports of Virginia soldiers in Revolutionary war – her -state Board of Va. On Revolutionary Soldiers. There should be more out by now.
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C.	Scaggs, Thos in Capt. Van Swesrugins Co., Co. Daniel Morgan, payroll, 1777+__
D.	Scaggs, Skaggs, Wm reg. Extraordinary Maryland 1780
E.	Scaggs, Henry, had pre-Revolutionary service. Granted land in Nelson Co., KY. [note on left side of page: one Henry Skaggs; only Henry, VA]
F.	Daniel Skaggs – was granted Land in Warren Co. KY.
G.	Skaggs – Charles in Green & Taylor Co, KY
H.	Skaggs – Joseph, Land G. [granted] in Warren Co. KY. There were 8 or 9 of these brothers, all fought for America in  all of its wars and please tell me how to find the one or ones who were comped a[t] Valley Forge under Genl. Washington command – winter 1777-1778?
I.	And any other Skaggs you may find for Revolutionary Service or Indian Wars.
IV.	I will leave Joseph of Robert Barnett until I clear up some records I have on them – back to John Barnett b. 1648 died about 1780. Joseph Barnett – mar. Abigal Mills. Robert Barnet – mar. Mary Montgomery -
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V.	I don’t think you have all the records on Abraham (Murdock) Skaggs of Ky – clear. It is given under Abram – Abraham Skeggs. He was also in the war 1812 at the time Oct, 5, 1813, Battle of Thames – where the Indian chief Tecumseh – was killed and so told his children, about how Tescumseh was cut up for souvenirs, etc. A.M. Skaggs Mar 1815 – Rhoda Boone Smith (b. Jan 30, 1783) Warren County & May 10 1782.
VI.	Elijah Myers – [{illegible] War, 1812, was born 1783 Mar. Hannah Barnett, June 24, 1802. She was dau of Joseph Barnett b. Aug 1779.
I want to thank you for your kindness in giving me such careful consideration and search as was sent me on July 28, 1937 by your executive assistant – A. D. Hiller. 
I remain yours respectfully, Mrs. John S. Pool, 415 west 9th St. Dallas, Texas
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R. 15-Box 772
Indianapolis, Ind-
Dec. 1st, 1932

General Accounting Office Record Division:
Can you tell me to whom the last payment of Pension Claim, Skaggs 30701 was paid?
I have his various enlistments from 1779 to 1780 in Montgomery Co. VA. He was born 1759 in South Carolina allowed pension on his application executed Sep. 24, 1832 while resident of Grayson Co. Ky. Upon inquiry, I find that all words of Grayson County of that date have been destroyed by fire. Also, can you give me names and addresses of any ones who have requested information on these lines? 
Henry Skaggs served in Colonel Preston’s Virginia Regiment.
Respectfully,
Emma M. Cox.
Mrs. Chas. E. Cox Sr.
R-15-Box 772
Indianapolis, Ind.
[postage seal] Received Dec 3, 1932
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Indianapolis, Ind.
Dec 1st, 1932
Bureau of Pensions:
This inquiry concerns the record of Henry Skaggs living in Little River, Virginia- born 1759 in South Carolina – Revolutionary War Pension Claim S.30701- He was allowed pension on his application executed Sep 24, 1832 while a resident of Grayson County, KY. Upon inquiry, I found all early records of Grayson County had been destroyed by fire. Can you give me the names of those who have made any inquiry about this perons?
Respectfully, Emma M. Cox
Mrs. Chas. E. Cox Sr.
R. 25 – Box 772
Indianapolis, Ind.
[postage seal] Received Dec 3, 1932
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Mrs. Chas. E. Cox Sr.
R. 25 – Box 772
Indianapolis, Indiana
War Department,
I [am] asking for the record of Henry Skaggs – pensioned in Virginia for service at King’s Mountain 1780. Henry Skaggs was one of the “Long Hunters” who made trips of discovery into Kentucky as early as 1769. He was also mentioned in George Roger Clark’s diary under date of Oct. 7, 1777.
I will be grateful for information.
Respectfully, 
Emma M. Cox
Mrs. Charles E. Cox
[postage seal] Nov 14 1930
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Mrs. Fred A. Beverlin, 
Tonkawa, Oklahoma

Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Kindly furnish all data, particularly wife’s names of a Henry Skaggs, a Rev. pensioner from Grayson or Green Co., Ky.
Thank you. I am very truly yours,
Rosalee Beverlin
[post mark: Mar 18 1926]
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30701 Rev Invalid
File No 30701
Henry Skaggs 
Pes Rev War
Act: June 7, 32
Index: Vol. 2, Page 366
[Arrangement of 1870]
1925 Apr 16 - Hist to J.A Cartwright this letter in cl. S1833g Ennis Hooper MM&F.
1926 Mch 22 – Hist is Mrs. Fred A. Beverlin MM&F
1930 Dec 1 – Hist to Mrs. Chas. E Cox [illegible]
1932 – Dec 23 Mrs. C. E. Cox addresses not released. MS & F
1937  - Nov 22 Hist to Mrs. John S. Pool MLB
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13.370
Henry Skaggs
Amended Declaration for a pension
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Amended Declaration
State of Kentucky, Grayson County
On this 27th day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court before the court of Grayson County being a court of record, Henry Skaggs who being first duly sworn according to law doth onthis oath make the following statement in order to amend his Declaration for a pension under the act of congress passed June 7th 1832.
That in the year 1779, he entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War under the command of Captain John Taylor in the militia of Virginia and was employed on building and guarding a fort at Culberson’s bottom on New River [illegible] and that on this tour he served one month and that in the same year 1779 he volunteered in the militia of Virginia under the command of Captain James Thompson for the term of six months in this tour he went on a campaign against the norther Indians and marched from the New County of Montgomery in Virginia towards the mouth Kenhawa and when they got within three miles of the mouth of Kenhaway, they were informed by an express from Colo McIntosh who commanded the army that the Indians had dispersed and that they were not needed. They then marched back being detained a considerable time in going and
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returning (a distance of about 300 miles) in catching Tories as that part of the state of Virginia was very much infested with the Tories & Indians. That he was in service on this campaign and rec..tening after Tories & Indians after his return at least six month. That on the next summer in the year 1780 he served one month as a substitute for Reubin Collins under Captain Henry Patton of the Virginia militia in guarding Culberson’s bottom fort on New River in Virginia. And after his service as a substitute had expired, he revolunteered and served one month for himself in the same year 1780 under the command of the said Henry Patten who commanded at the fort throughout the summer 1780. In this service he acted a great part of his time as an Indian spy. He states that from old age and consequent loss of memory and being so long ago that he cannot recollect all of the officers and their particular grade under whom he served that he knows Cole McIntosh commanded on the campaign to the mouth of Kenhaway against the Indianans and his Captain was named James Thompson, and that in his service in guarding the forts and spying he was commanded by Capt. John Taylor & Henry Patton all by order of Colo. Preston. He further states that Charles Wortham, Martin Utterback and
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Frederick Keller, Joseph Meredith, Abraham Neighbors, Jacob Keller, James Higdon and Thomas Coran are my neighbors and can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my service as a soldier of this situation, that he has no documentary evidence except the deposition of Archibald Skaggs which is here to annexed and made part of this amended declaration.
Henry Skaggs [his mark]
I Jack Thomas clerk of the Grayson County Court in the state of Kentucky do certify that the above and foregoing contains the amended declaration for a pension made and sworn to the said [illegible] by the said henry Skaggs who swore to & subscribed the same in said court.
In Testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and office the seal of office this 27th day of May 1833.
Jack Thomas [signature]