Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,650, Thomas Dillon, Va.

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SERVICE: Va
Dillon, Thomas
NUMBER: S.31.650
CONTENTS:

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Georgia 31.044
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Thomas Dillon
of Campbell in the State of Georgia
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Clarke go the Regt. commanded 
by _______ in the Va. 
line for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 60 Dollars 00 Cents per an[torn] to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of March 1837 and seal Reuben Hill Campbell Cou Georgia
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $360.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. 37 $30.00
$390.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk, Book E Vol. C Page 88
(side note)
the Treasury under
the 6th April 1838 fr
1837 to the 4 March
(ill legible) notified 25 Jan
______1839.________
Hon. H Haralson
March 26. 49
Let to Hon C. Murphy 4 Sep 52

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State of Georgia Campbell County
on this twenty third day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty four personally appear-ed in open court before Hiram Warner . (ill legible) of (ill legible) of the (ill legible) Comt of said State.now sitting ,Thomas Dillon a resident of Campbell County in said State of Georgia; aged Seventy Six 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 entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served herein stated that previous to his entering the service he resided in King William County State of Virginia ;that he entered the service 
as a volunteer under Captain Zach Clarke Cannot distinctly recollect the year thinks it was in the Spring of 1774 or 1775 -any how (ill legible) says it was the year that deponent Dunmore evacuated Williamsburg and went to the low-country, perhaps on York River and raised a Company for the purpose of intaking Williamsburg, but was not beaten and come well nigh being taken prisoner. That Thomas Green was first Lieutenant and John (or Jack him called) Clarke was

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ensign, that he this deponant acted by request of the Captain and Lieutenant before Mentioned as Adjutant, that there were no higher officers, that the Company to which he was then attached, was raised for the purpose of guarding the Magazine, which had been removed from Williamsburg, immediately after Govr Dunmores evacuation before Mentioned, and stationed in Hanover County, in Virginia, at a place then Known as Jack Smiths gnat building on a River Called Pummica, or a name very simular. That he went from his place of residence in King William County to the place just mentioned where the Magazine was stationed, at the request of Captn Zach. Clarke & Lieutenant Thomas Greene, and entered the service of [page torn] Country. That he remained there at the pl[page torn] guarding the Magazine for twelve Months and not less than twelve months. That he was then dismissed without any written discharge. He thinks the Magazine was about the time of his discharge removed. That he then moved with his father Henry Dillon from King William County  into Caroline County in Virginia, where he [crossed out: again entered] was drafted in the service of his Country in June 1776 for a Tree months Tom under Captn Saml. Campbell, that he was marched from Caroline County when he was

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drafted Through King William County on through Hanover County directly on to Williamsburg, where there were a large number of Regular Soldiers under the Command of Gen. Scott who also Commanded the Militia, does not now reckollect the names of any others of the Field Officers; That he remained at Williamsburg untill he was discharged, that he was told by his Captn to apply for a discharge after he reached home, but never done so. That he served in this Tour not less than three months during which time he acted as Sergeant till discharged. That after he reached home he moved with his father from Caroline County to Hallifax County, in Virginia. That about the last day of February 1781 he again Volunteered under Captn Wm McDaniel at Hallifax old Court house for a nother Three months Tour; this Company was raised for the purpose of Strenthening Genl. Greene who was then retreating before Lord Cornwallis. That he immediately joined Genl. Greene (who was then at Hallifax Courthouse) under Genl Stepenson of Virginia, who Commanded the Virginia Militia untill a battle fought at Guilford Courthouse when he Genl. Stephenson, got wounded in the Thigh in Consequence of which we lost his service. That after he joined Genl. Greene he was marched with all the army to north Carolina, and after Some time maneuvering arrived on the 14th of March at Gui[water damage] Court House N. Carolina and [water damage] the

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15th Genl. Greene marched out and met the british Commanded by Cornwallis; that he was in that battle which was the only battle he was ever in – That after Some days under the Command of Genl. Greene, they pursued Lord Cornwallis but not being able to bring him again to battle, the Virginia Troops or Militia were dismissed at Deep Run North Carolina; from the Service of Genl. Greene – That on the way home he was marched through Chatham Cty. & by Hillsborro N Carolina and on to Hallifax from when he started, that after the expiration of his tour he was dismissed but never applyed for any written discharge, That in this last tour he served not less than Three Months – He further states that Col. Nat. Cock of Virginia who lived in Hallifax at that time, was also at the battle at Guilford Court house. That in the last mentioned Tour of Three months he acted as orderly Sergeant that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State, Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Thos. Dillon
Hiram Warner Judge S.C.C.

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Georgia Campbell County
Before me Eli R. Goodrich a justice of the peace in & for said County Personally came Peter I Abbett who being sworn as the Law directs who deposes and declares that he intermarried with Amanda Dillon the daughter of Thomas Dillon Deceased the identical Thomas Dillon who has Regularly drawn a petion from the Government of the united States as a Revolutionary soldier And this deponant further saith upon oath that He is unable to give the particulars of Thomas Dillons services in said Revolutionary war and That refference to the papers as files at the war Department of the united States which purports To have been made out in Campbell County in said state will explain that fact This deponant further saith upon oath that the said Thomas Dillon Departed this life in said County in the year Eighteen Hundred & forty five and that said Thomas Dillon was Drawing a pention from the government of the United States as a revolutionary Soldier at the time of his death and that he Left no widow his wife having departed This Life long before he did and this deponant saith that he is entiled in Eight of his wife Amanda Dillon (formerly) now Amanda Abbett who is now living To as much as (one of two heirs which is now known to be Living of the said Thomas Dillon Deceased) is Entitled to from the Government of the united States under the acts of Congress making provision for the widows (and in case of these death) the heirs of Revolutionary soldiers to draw their pentions from the proper officer or department of Government of the united States
Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 1st day of January 1849 Peter I Abbett
Eli. R. Goodrich JP.

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State of Georgia Campbell County
I Reuben. C. Beavers Clerk of the Superior Court of said County Do hereby certify that Eli R Goodrich whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit & power of Attorney was at the date set down in said affidavit & power of Attoney an acting justice of the peace authorized to administer oaths take acknowledgements & depositions in said State Given under my hand & private seal these being no seal of office this the 2d day of January 184[?]
Reuben. C. Beavers (private seal)

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Thomas Dillon Georgia
Suspended Let 26 Jan: 1835 M. D. Rogers. C1 R Hill Ded 1826 Admd. 18 mo pr $60 Capt Clark. Va. State troops
R. Hill.

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31650 Revy INVALID.
File No. 31,650
Thomas Dillon Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 498
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Ga = 31,0491–
Thomas Dillon
adm 7 June 1832

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller's Office
January 18th, 1839.

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Thomas Dillon, - a Pensioner on the Roll of the Savannah, Georgia, Agency, at the rate of Sixty Dollars per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept., 1837, to the 4th March, 1838.

Respectfully, yours,
[handwritten] Albion K Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

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I Martin D Rogers Clergiman residing in the County of Campbell, State of Georgia, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Thomas Dillon, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that I believe him to seventy six years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I concur in that opinion, Martin D Rogers
sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Hiram Warner Judge S.C.C.C.

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Georgia Campbell County
The amended Declaration of Thomas Dillon a Revolutionary Soldier, claiming a pension.
The deponent saith that he served twelve months as stated in his declaration in guarding the Magazine at Williamsburg and other places, with short intervals, in which he had liberty to visit his friends occasionally. The service was performed 12 months not continuously, but as above stated, This deponent further states, that he waives all claim for services performed as Adjutent, that appointment not having been confered upon him by competent Authority.
This deponent further states, that the authority for acting as Sergeant in the Company was confered upon him by his Captain.

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Personally appeared before me a [crossed out: Judge] Justice of the [crossed out: Inferior Court] Peace for said County & state, Thomas Dillon, who upon oath saith, that the facts stated in the foregoing are true
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29th day of December 1836. Thos. Dillon
George Laurence J.P.
Georgia Campbell County
I Edward Bomer, Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do certif that George Lawrence before whom the above & foregoing affidavit was made, is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County
Given under my hand & seal this 2nd day of January 1837.
E.P. Bomar C.I.C. SS

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State of Georgia Campbell County
Know all men by these presents That I Peter I Abbett of the County & State aforesaid Have constituted & appointed Hugh A. Haralson of the county of Troup (member of the fourth congressional District) in said state my true & Lawful Attorney for me in & in my name to Demand from the proper officer, or Department of the Government of the United States such amounts or sums of money as will be due To me in right of my wife Amanda Dillon (Formerly now) Amanda Abbett as one of two heirs which is now known to be living of Thomas Dellin Deceased a Revolutionary soldier drawing a pention from the Government of the United States at the time of his death and who died in the year Eighteen hundred and forty Five And my said Attorney is hereby authorized & empowered to do all things for me in my name in and about the premises as I myself could or would do were I personally peresent at the doing thereof hereby Rattifying what so ever my said Attorney sall do
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal this the 1st day of January 1849
signed sealed & Delivered in the presents of Eli R. Goodrich
Peter I Abbett (Seal)

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Georgia Campbell County
Personally appeared before me Amos Allison a Justice of the peace for said County Sarah F Brooks who being Duly sworn saith on oath that Peter J. Abbett married the Daughter of Thomas Dillon or the Thomas Dillon always received and claimed her as such and that her name was Amanda Dillon now Amanda Abbett and that said Thomas Dillon has departed this life leaving no widow she having departed this life previous to him & that said Thomas Dillon departed this life in the year Eighteen hundred & forty five & that said Thomas Dillon was drawing a pension from the government as a revolutionary soldier at the time of his Death & that said Amanda Abbett the wife of Peter J Abbett formerly Amanda Dillon is now living as one of two heirs known to be living at this date of the said Thomas Dillon
Sworn to & subscribed before me This November 14th 1848
Amos Allison J.P. Sarah f Brooks
Georgia Campbell County
I Amos Allison a justice of The peace in & for said County Do hereby certify that Sarah F. Brooks made the Foregoing affidavit before me this day this 14th Nover 1848
Amos Allison J.P
Georgia Campbell County
Personally appeared before me Amos Allison a justice of the

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Georgia Campbell County
Personally appeared before me Amos Allison a justice of the Peace for said County Pascal Brooks who being Duly sworn saith on oath that Peter. I. Abbett married the daughter of Thomas Dillon or the said Thomas Dillon always received & claimed her as such and that her name was Amanda Dillon now Amanda Abbett and that said Thomas Dillon has departed this life leaving no widow she having departed this life previous to him and that said Thomas Dillon departed this life in the year Eighteen forty five and that said Thomas Dillon was drawing a petion from the Government as a Revolutionary souldier at the time of his Death & that said Amanda Abbett the wife of Peter. I. Abbett formerally Amanda Dillon is now Living as one of Two heirs known to be living at this date of the said Thomas Dillon
Sworn to & subscribed before me This November 14th 1848
P. Brooks
Amos Allison J.P.
Georgia Cambpell County
I Amos Allison a Justice of The peace in & for said county Do Hereby certify that P Brooks made the above affidavet before me this day November 14th 1848
Amos Allison J.P.

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Georgia Campbell County
I William M Butt one of the Justices of the Inferior Court for said County Do hereby Certify that Amos Allison whose name appears to The foregoing affidavet & certificate is an acting justice of the peace Given under my hand and official seal this the 30th Decer 1848
WM Butt JI.C
Georgia Campbell County
I Reuben C Beavers Clerk of the Inferior court of said County Do hereby certify that William M Butt whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is one of hte Justices of the Inferior Court of Said County & that full Credit should be given him as such Given under my hand & official private seal these being no seal of office This the 2d day of January 1849
Reuben C Beavers CIC (private seal)

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Georgia Campbell County
I William M. Butt one of the justices of the Inferior Court of said County Do hereby Certify that Amos Allison Whose name appears to the foregoing affidavet & Certificate is an acting justice of The peace in said County Given under my hand & official seal this the 30th Decer 1848
WM Butt J.I.C
Georgia Campbell County
I Reuben C Beavers Clerk of the Inferior Court of Said County Do hereby certify That William M Butt whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is one of the justices of the Inferior Court & that full Credit should be given him as such
Given under my hand and official Private seal there being no seal of office this the 2d day of January 1849
Reuben C. Beavers C.I.C. (private Seal)

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Thomas Dillon
Rev. Pension under Act 1832 Power of Atty to Examine Papers
L. B. True Atty. in this case
Presented by L. B. True Atty. in the Case this 11th June /52

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State of Georgia Campbell County
Know all men by these presents That I Amanda Abbett of the County of Campbell State of Georgia for divers good causes me hereunto moving have made ordained and appointed and by these presents do make ordain and appoint LB True of the City of Washington District of Columbia my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and For my own proper use and benefit To examin all papers filed in any Department of the Government upon which my father Thomas Dillon was a Pensioner and to prosecute my Claim as an heir at Law of said Thomas Dillon who has departed this life for any increase arrears or balence of said Pension due to my said deceased Father that may due to me as a child of said Thomas Dillon Deceased and ask for and Receive all such sums of money as may be due To me from the Government of the united States as a child of Thomas Dillon who was a Pensioner of the Government Prior to his death And to take all lawful ways and means in my name or otherwise and to do all other lawful acts in and about the obtaining said arrears and dues as fully as I myself could or would Do were I personally present
I Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the eight day of April 1852
Amand Abitt hir Mark x
Signed sealed and Delivered in the presence of test Thomas.–J–.Abbett
Belford Lock TP

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State of Georgia Campbell County
on this 8 day of April in the year A D 1852 Personally came before me Amanda Abbett and signed sealed and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and Deed
Given under my hand & seal on this the day & year above written
Belford Luck J P

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State of Georgia Campbell County
Before me Belford Luck a Justice of The peace in and for said County Personally came Amanda Abbett who being duly sworn according to Law depose and say that she is The daughter and one of the heirs at Law of Thomas Dillon who was a pensioner of the Government of the United States before his death and that if any arrears or dues are comeing to the said Thomas Dillon from said Government I am as one of the heirs interested and entitled To a portion of the same And it is hereby certified By me Belford Luck a Justice as above said that the said Amanda Abbett is well known to me and that I believe and know her to be a daughter of said Thomas Dillon
Amand Abbett hir make x
Given under my hand & official seal this the 8 day of April 1852
test
Belford Luck JP

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State of Georgia Campbell County
I John W Gibson clerk of the Inferior Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Belford Luck whose name appears to the foregoing power of Attorney is and was an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and authorized to administer oaths take depositions &c and his Signature is genuine as such full faith and credit Should be given to his attestations. Given under my hand and Seal of office this 4th June 1852
John W Gibson clerk of the Inferior Court Campbell County Ga

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Campbellton G A Jany 3d
Jan 18 Geo:
The Honble J. L. Edwards Commr. Pensions
Washington City D. C.
Mail
Thomas Dillon Amd dec
Geo

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Campbellton, Campbell Cty 2nd Jany 1837.
Sir
Enclosed is the amended declaration of Thomas Dillon, a Revolutionary soldier, claiming the benefit of the acts of Congress for a Pension. If there is any objection, please apprise me of it as early as possible. If there is an individual in this Government, from reputation that is entitled to a pension, it is Thomas Dillon. I am respectfully your Obedient Servant.
Reuben Hill

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Campbellton Ga Novr 11~ 1834
Dr Sir,
Enclosed is Mr Thos Dillon s Declaration in order to procure a Pension, all together with the necessary Certificates– you will please direct any Communication to the applicant at this place, under my Care.
Yours Respectfully
M. D. Rogers

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Georgia Campbell County
I William Bomer one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of said County do certify that Edward Bomer is the acting Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County & that due faith & credit is to be attached to his acts as such, Given under my hand & seal this 2nd day of January 1837.
WmBomar J. I. C. C. C

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Georgia –
I certify that John A. Hopkins is Clerk of the superior Court of Campbell County in said State – and that full faith & credit are due to his Official acts – 30th Octr 1834
Thomas F Foster M. C.

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Ho Reps U. S 21st Feby 1849
Sir
Herewith I send you certain claim Papers of Peter J Abbet who claims as heir of Thomas Dillon. Please give them an early examination &c &c &c.
Very respectfully Yours &c
HuA Haralson
Hon J L Edwards Comr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

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We Cheadle Cochran, and Royal Clay Sen. residing in Campbell County, State of Georgia, hereby Certify that we are Well acquainted with Thomas Dillon, who subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; And have been acquainted with him for twenty years past, upwards; that ever since our acquaintance with him, he has always been reputed and believed to be a Soldier of the revolution – that we concur in that opinion, that we believe him to be Seventy six years of age, and also that we believe his oath to be, entitled to Credit –
Sworn & subscribed this 23 day of September 1834. Hiram Warner Judge S. C. C. C.
C Cochran
Royal Clay sen

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We Frederick Beall and William M Butt, residing in the County of Campbell, State of Georgia, hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Dillon who has subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy six years of age, that he is reputed and believed in The neighborhood, where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and that we Concur in that opinion.

Sworn, and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Hiram Warren J.P.C.C.
Fredk. Beall
W M Butt

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after pulling the interrogatories Prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. 

And the Court further [crossed out: states] Certifies, that it appears to them, that Martin D Rogers who has signed the foregoing Certificate, is a Clergiman, resident in Campbell County State of Georgia, and that Cheadle Cochran Royal Clay Sr. Frederick Beall, and William M Butt, who also signed the two other Certificates residing in the same County & state, and are Credible Persons, and that their Statements are entitled to credit.

Hiram Warner Judge S.C.C.C.

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Georgia, I John A. Hopkins Clerk of the Superior Court of Campbell County, do hereby certify that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Dillon for a Pension.

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and private seal, there being no seal of Office this 24th day of September 1834

John A. Hopkins Clerk Superior Court of Campbell County Georgia