Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,425, John Charlton, Va.

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Service VA. Charlton, John Number S 2425 Contents carded

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7643
West Tennessee
John Charlton
Davidson co in the State of Tennessee
he was a private in the company commanded
Captain Balloo of the regt commanded
Col Randolph in the [illegible]
for six months from 1781
[illegible] on the Roll of West Tennessee
the rate of 20 Dollars -- Cents per annum
commence of the 4th day of March, 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of May 
1833-- and sent to Major 
W.B. Lewis Nashville Tennessee
[illegible] to the 4th of March 1833 $40
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep '33 10
$50
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by W M L Allison Clerk,
Book 6 Vol 7 Page 74

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Date of death not on a B

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of an Act of Congress passed on the 7th day of June 1832
State of Tennessee
Davidson County
On this 18th day of April AD 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions now sitting John Charlton a resident of the County & State afore said aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832
That he was born in the County of Cumberland and state of Virginia on the 12 day of April 1761 and entered into the service of the United States sometime in the year 1781. then twenty years of age, having been drafted as one of the militiamen. The place of rendezvous was at Moore's Old tavern in Prince Edward County. Applicants Captain was Capt. Ballou. St George Tucker was the Major & Beverly Roosevelt Colonel. We marched from the place of rendezvous to meet General Greene in North Carolina, who was fleeing before Lord Cornwallis, the commander of the British Army. We met Genl. Greene at High rock ford in North Carolina, and with this reinforcement Genl. Greene was enabled to turn upon his pursuer, and in return compel him to retreat. Cornwallis was overtaken at Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, and after preparation on both sides, a long bloody battle ensued. Genl. Greene's army had the better of the fight, and had the militia of North Carolina stood their

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stations, we should not have been compelled, as we were, to retreat. After progressing some ten or twelve miles from the battle ground to some old iron works called Troublesome Ironworks Genl. Greene halted, & after he had collected together all the dispersed parties, he returned, and pursued Cornwallis several days, to Ramseys mill on Deep river, where  [illegible] Applicant together with the whole Brigade commanded by Genl. Lawson was discharged. The applicant enlisted for two months, and served a few days longer than that time. He received from Captain Ballou a discharge, but this with all his other discharges, were afterward, when he was about to remove to this County, burnt by himself, believing they would never benefit him any by preserving them. 
The second time of his enlistment was in a short time from the time when he was disbanded as has been related. He was drafted again convened at Prince Edward Courthouse, was placed under Capt. Gutrey. Major Overstreet, Col. Randolph & Genl. Lawson - marched from thence to meet Genl. Lafayette, but was delayed from doing so for sometime in consequence of Genl. Tarlton's being situated between Lawsons troops (in which applicant was) and those of Lafayette. We however accomplished our purpose at last, and joined genl. Lafayette at Smith's tavern, near Fredicksburgh, and from thence crossed over Rappadan river at the Raccoon ford and thence marched down through the neighborhood of Williamsburg, to Old Jamestown, where our Regiment under Col. Randolph was discharged. Applicant enlists for two months & served something over that time by a few days.

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He received a written discharge from his Captain and it was burnt as already stated.
Upon receiving his discharge, which was in the month of June, as well as his recollection serves him, he had not been at home not more than a month when he was drafted a second time. He went to Cumberland Courthouse where the militia were directed to assemble, and after they had assembled marched off to Little York under Capt. Richard Allen. After he got there & they joined the Regular Continental Army under Genl. Washington, they were employed for several days in the works which afterwards compelled the British General Cornwallis to surrender himself a prisoner. Here he join Genl. Washington, Genl. Lafayette & he also saw the English general, after he became a prisoner in our hands. He particularly remembers a little Frenchman, (who by the legs was much of a gentleman) who acted as major over us after we got to the Regular Army at Little York - his name was Looman (in English) he used frequently to decline that his soldiers did not care anything about him, but always said that he loved them- he was mistaken, for his soldiers were sincerely attached to him. He had many oddities in his conduct & language, such for instance as in attempting to say battalion, he would with much difficulty get out battalia: all of which were sources of amusement to his soldiers. He enlisted this tour for two months, & served the whole of the time, & received a discharge from Capt. Allen. After Cornwallis surrendered, his applicant's Company under Capt. Allen was dispatched with the prisoners to Winchester in Virginia - here we were dismissed.

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He served in the whole something like seven months.
Applicant is unable to procure any evidence of his service. He knows of but one living person who can testify to his service, and he is unable to procure his and by reason of the uncertainty of his residence- he went to Randolph County where he understood that person was living, but he had removed to Bedford County. He (the witness) is now living in Bedford County, and applicant, old & inform as he is, will exert himself to procure his statement, and if he is so fortunate will forward it to the proper Officers. He, the applicant, is known to the Honble Felix Guyn the Honble Jno Bell to William Lytle, Esq, Robert C Porter, Esquire, & many others.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any State Agency.
John Charlton
Sown to and subscribed, the day & year aforementioned
Teal Henry Club of Davidson County Court
We Thomas Fuqua a Clergyman residing in Davidson County, and Peter Fuqua & Thomas H. Everett residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Charlton, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and Subscribed the day & year aforementioned 
Teal Henry Ewing Club of Davidson County Court
Thomas Fuqua
Peter Fuqua
T.H. Everett

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October 13, 1937
Agnes Charlton
Canyon 
Texas
JOHN CHARLTON
S. 2425
BA-J/EEL:MLB
Dear Madam,
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Charlton who, you state, was born April 12, 1761, in Cumberland County, Virginia, served two years in the Revolutionary War, was at the battle of Guilford and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, had wife named Ann, died May 19, 1839, and was buried near Nashville, Tennessee. 
The record of John Charlton follows as found in his pension claim, S. 2425, based upon his service record in the Revolutionary War. 
John Charlton was born April 12, 1761, in Cumberland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown. 
He enlisted sometime in 1781, exact date not stated, rendezvoused in Prince Edward County, Virginia, served as a private in Captain Ballou's company, Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia regiment, was at the battle of Guilford Court House, length of tour two months.  A short time after the termination of that service, he reenlisted and served as private in Captain Gutrey's company, Colonel Randolph's Virginia regiment. He again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia company and was at the siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners in Winchester, Virginia. 
John Charlton was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while residing in Davidson County, Tennessee. 
There are no data in the claim relative to soldier's family. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly date of death of this

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soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

John Charlton
Certified No. 7643
Issued May 9, 1833
Rate $20 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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June 11, 1937
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BA-J/EEL
John Charlton- S. 2425
Mrs. J.T. Sluder, Sr.
1131 West French Place
San Antonia, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Charlton (or Charleton) born in Cumberland County, Virginia, served in the Revolutionary War, moved to Tennessee and was granted a pension on account of his services.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2425, based upon the military service in that war of John Charlton.
John Charlton was born on April 12, 1761, in Cumberland County, Virginia. The name of his parents are not shown.
John Charlton enlisted sometime in 1781, exact date not stated, rendezvoused in Prince Edward County, Virginia, served as a private in Captain Ballou's Company, Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia Regiment and was at the battle of Guilford Court House, length of service, two months, a short time after the termination of this service, he reenlisted and served two months as a private in Captain Gutrey's Company, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment: he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners to Winchester, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while residing in Davidson County, Tennessee.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pension, John Charlton (S. 2425), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division,

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this city, and cite the following data:

John Charlton
Certified No. 7643
Issued May 9, 1833
Rate $20 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

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October 27, 1933
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BA-J/EEL
John Charlton- S. 2425
Mrs. Edgar D. Lee
Christian College
Columbia, Missouri

Dear Madam:
Reference is made in your letter in which you request the record of John Charlton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Tennessee or North Carolina.
The data furnished below are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2425, based upon the military service of John Charlton in that war.
John Charlton was born on April 12, 1761, in Cumberland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
He enlisted sometimes in 1781, exact date not stated, rendezvoused in Prince Edward County, Virginia, served as a private in Captain Balloo's Company, Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia Regiment and was at the battle of Guilford Court House, length of service two months; a short time after the termination of this service, he re-enlisted and served two months as a private in Captain Gutrey's Company, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment; he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Company, was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners to Winchester, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while residing in Davidson County, Tennessee.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Ther above is the history of the only soldier named John Charlton, who served from a southern state or who applied for pension while residing in a southern state that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.

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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Charlton (S. 2425), you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Divisions, this city, citing the following date:
John Charlton, Certificate No. 7643, issued May 9, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator.

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February 3, 1932
BA-J/EEL
Mrs. Gladys Bradsher
Box 262
Armstrong, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Charlton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
He enlisted sometimes in 1781, exact date not stated, rendezvoused in Prince Edward County, Virginia, served as a private in Captain Balloo's Company, Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia Regiment and was at the battle of Guilford Court House, length of service two months; in a short time after the termination of this service, he re-enlisted and served two months as a private in Captain Gutrey's Company, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment; he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Company, was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners to Winchester, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while residing in Davidson County, Tennessee.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
The above is the history of the only soldier named John Charlton, who served from a southern state or who applied for pension while residing in a southern state that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A.D. MILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
Could not identify any officers except Col. Bev. Randolph
Date of Death not on AB

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ars Section
MHF/eel
December 19, 1928
Honorable William L. Nelson
Room 374, House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Nelson:
In response to your letter of the 17th instant, requesting information relative to various soldiers of the Revolution, I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Daniel Henderson of Augusta County, Virginia, John Charlton of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, Will Robards of the Tenth Virginia Regiment, Thomas Childress of Surry, North Carolina, or Sherrard Duke, and from the data furnished, the bureau has been unable to identify the records of Robert and Joseph Henderson, John Barslay and William Childress who might be the subject of your request. Could you furnish approximate dates of their birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given names of widows, a further search of the records will (changed to would in original) be made in your behalf.
You are herewith furnished the history of John

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Charlton of Davidson County, Tennessee.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claims, S. 2425, it appears that John Charlton was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, April 12, 1761.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months as private under Captain Balloo and Colonel Beverly Randolph in the Virginia Troops and was at the battle of Guilford.
He enlisted soon after and served two months under Captain Gutrey, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Company and was at the siege of Yorktown
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner

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April 16, 1928.

Honorable William L. Nelson,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Nelson,
In response to your letter of April 10, 1928, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claims, S. 2425, it appears that John Charlton was born in CUmberland County, Virginia, April 12, 1761.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months as private under Captain Balloo and Colonel Beverly Randolph in the Virginia Troops and was at the battle of Guilford.
He enlisted soon after and served two months under Captain Gutrey, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months in Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Company and was at the siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee.
There are no data on files as to his family.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.

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BUREAU OF PENSION
Washington, March 19, 1925.
Mrs. Henry H. King,
Conley & Maryland Ave,
Columbia, MO.
Madam: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2425, it appears that John Charlton was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, April 12, 1761.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months as private under Captain Balloo and Colonel Beverly Randolph in the Virginia Troops and was at the battle of Guilford.
He enlisted soon after and served two months under Captain Gutrey, Colonel Randolph's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in 1781, served two months under Captain Richard Allen's Virginia Company and was at the siege of York. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1833, while a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

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In reply to you request of, received for a statement of the military history of John Charlton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT 
1781
1781
1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE
2 mths
2 ''
2 ''
RANK
Pvt.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED
CAPTAIN
Balloo
Gutrey
Richard Allen
COLONEL
Beverly Randolph
''
''
STATE
Va.
Battles engaged in, Guilford Courthouse, Siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apr, 18, 1833. His claim was al.
Residence at date of application, Davidson Co, Tenn.
Age at date of application, born in Cumberland Co, Va. April 12, 1761.
Remarks: No family data

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Canyon, Texas
Oct. 1, 1937
The Veterans Bureau,
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
In order to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, I am trying to obtain all the information possible concerning the record of my Great-great-grandfather John Charlton. He and his wife, Ann Charlton, are buried near Nashville, Tenn. and his epitaph says that he was born in Cumberland Co., Va., Apr. 12, 1761, and died May 19, 1839; that he served two years in the Revolutionary war, and was present at the battle of Guilford Court House and at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.
I shall appreciate very much any information you may be able to give me that bears upon his record. 
Very respectfully,
Agnes Charlton

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1131 West French Place
San Antonio, Texas
May 13, 1937
Mr. A. D. Hiller
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you send from your records information in regard to John Charlton or (Charleton) born Cumberland Co, Va. born 1761 died 1839 in Tennessee where he moved after the Revolution. He served two terms. Serving at Guilford Court House and at Yorktown- surrender of Cornwallis. He drew a pension some years before his death. He married Anne ( Roberts, Robertson or Robinson, this name and marriage date very important.) What was his status during the Revolution? What regiment or Company?
Thanking you,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. J.T. Sluder Sr.

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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Oct 18, 1933
Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pension
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
Please send me Revolutionary War Record of John Charlton (listed from Tennessee or N. Carolina), probably died in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Please inform me if there are charges for some, and I shall be glad to send.
Gratefully,
Mrs. Edgar D. Lee

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IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
EEL/MLB
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1930. 
Mrs Gladys Bradsher
Armstrong
Missouri
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the data furnished by you are not sufficient to enable this bureau to make intelligent reply to the queries contained in your letter. 
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below, as the information in your possession will permit, and return this to the bureau. 
First name of widow Nancy (McCaty Charlton
Full name of soldier John Charlton II
Residence of soldier at enlistment Meadow Creek, Va
Residence of soldier after service " " " (?)
Name of state from which he enlisted
Approximate date of birth Nov. 11, 1754
Approximate date of death
Kindly return attached letter with your reply. 
Respectfully,
EW Morgan
E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
The delay in answering was caused by paper being misplaced. Thanking you for your early attention, I am,
yours truly,
Mrs. Gladys Bradsher.

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Armstrong, MO.
April 7, 1930. 
Dept of Interior
Sec. of Pension Bureau 
Dear sir:
In tracing the genealogy of my family, I find evidence of a man who is reported to have fought in the Revolutionary War.
Will you please see if this man's name is in the pension records:
John Charlton - born 1754.
Lived in Meadow Creek, Virginia.
I want to thank you for the time and attention which you give this request. 
Yours truly,
(Mrs) Gladys Bradsher

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WILLIAM L. NELSON
8TH DIST. MISSOURI
ROOM 374
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
RESIDENCE: COLUMBIA, MISSORUI
MEMBER
COMMITTEE ON FLOOD CONTROL
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives 
Washington D.C.
December 17, 1928
Bureau of Pensions
Revolutionary War Division
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Can you supply information relative to war records or pensions for the following soldiers? If so, it will be appreciated.
Will Robards, 10th Virginia Regiment (not as)
John Barolay, Pasyunk, Pa. (more.)
Robert Henderson, Madison County, Va. (more)
✓ John Charlton, Davidson County, Tenn.
Joseph Henderson, Augusta Co., Va. (more)
(not as) Daniel Henderson, " " "
(none of) John Charlton, Tomkinsville, Ky.
Thomas Childress, Surry, North Carolina (none of Surry Co & ms [illegible] came as Surry now on [illegible])
Wm. Childress, Storer, N.C. (more. no [illegible] now as Storer on atlas.)
O Sherrard Duke, Horthhampton Co., N.C.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly,
W.L. Nelson

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was John Charlton, Private, aged about 19 years old when Enlisting from Cumberland Co, Virginia, and lived at the time of death in Davidson Co, Tennessee. at least fifty years ago. This with no thought of troubling the government in any way, that I ask this favor purely a matter of personal history, that I am anxious to

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obtain, & I shall look upon it as a very great favor if you will give me the desired information,
Very Truly Yours,
(Mrs) Evelyn B. Lemmon
457 Orleans Street,
Memphis,
Tennessee

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457 Orleans Street,
Memphis, Tennessee,
April 29th, 1893.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.
My great grand father having been in the Revolutionary War, & drawing a Pension til his death, I must ask if you will kindly give me the name and number of his Regiment, as all Papers were destroyed some years ago. His name

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1893 May 19 - Hist to Mrs. Evelyn B. Lemmon,
Memphis, Tenn.
H.S.
1917 Apr 23. Hist to Mrs. Wm. S. Way
316 N Iving St. Sikeston Mo. Refer to letter in John Beverly, Va, S. 12990.
1925 Mch. 19- Hist. to Mrs. Henry H. King. See let. in I S 2960, John Barkley
1928 - Apr. 16- Hist to Hon. H.L. Nelson. See his letter with Ruth Henderson S. 31738
1928 - Dec. 19- Hist to H.L. Nelson
1932 - Feb 3 0 Hist to Mrs Gladys Bradsher - EEL
1933 - Oct 27- Hist to Mrs. Edgar D. Lee - EEL
1937 - June 11- HIst to Mrs J.T. Olunder, sv. EEL
1937 Oct 13- Hist to Agnes Charlton, [illegible]

Rev War
2425
INVALID.
File No. 2425
John Charlton
Privt Rev War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index:-- Vol. A, Page 64
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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John Charlton
Pension Claim
$20 per ann.
Major H.B. Lewis,
Nashville
Tennessee

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and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogators prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Thomas Fuqua who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resided in Davidson Country, and that Peter Fugua & Thomas H Everett who has also signed the same are residents of the same County and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
G.G. Washington 
justice of the peace
Will Williams
E.p. Crunell
State of Tennessee
Davidson County
I Henry Erving [illegible] of the County court of said Davidson County do hereby certify to whom it may concern that the foregoing contains the original procedings of said court in the matter of the application of John Charlton for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said court to be also offered at office in Nashville on this eighteenth day of April A.D. 1833.
Henry Erving