Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,587, Patrick Butler, Va.

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Va. Butler, Patrick S31587

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6 (crossed out) 12
Georgia 6112
Patrick Butler
Of Elbert in the State of Georgia
who was a Private in the (illegible), commanded by Captain Anderson of the Regt. commanded by Col, Nelson in the Virginia ___ line for 15 months _ _ _
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 50 Dollars _ (cents crossed out) per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Feby, 1833 _ _ _ and sent to Hon W. Thompson - Georgia
Arrears to Apr, 1832 $ 75
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4th Mar '33 $25
 $100
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Cler
Book (D) Vol 8 Page (128)

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State of Georgia
Elbert County} SS
On this twenty first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open Court before Delliard Herndon, James Oliver and Willaim A Beck Justices of the Superior Court in and for the County of Elbert, and State of Georgia (insert) now sitting Patrick Butler a resident of the said County of Elbert and State of Georgia, aged Seventy two years ten months and a few days, 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 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of  the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated,
That he substituted into the service int to the service of the United States for one William Allgoood, the time not (illegible) under Captain James Anderson, and Lieutenant John Glay, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nelson, that at the time when he entered the service he resided in the county of Mecklenburg County, State of Virginia, that he joined his company at Mecklenburg Court House in the State of Virginia, marched from there to Portsmouth where he joined his regiment, at which place he remained stationed three months the expiration of  his duties when he was discharged by  Colonel Nelson.
That he also entered the service of the United States under

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Captain Richard Swipson in the month of July seventeen hundred and Eighty, joined his Company at Mecklenburg Court House, State of Virginia, that he resided in the County of Mecklenburg, State of Virginia, marched from there to Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina where he joined his regiment Commanded by Colonel Cleveland under the immediate command of General gates, from Hillsborough by Anson Court House in North Carolina to Rugeles (Rugeley) Mills, where he met the whole Army he arrived at the mills, he served as a guard to General Gates for two or three weeks, on Deep River in South Carolina, from the Mills marched towards Camden in the State of South Carolina, but before he arrived there he met the British Army Commanded by Lors Cornwallis, on the night of the fifteenth  August Seventeen hundred and eighty, and was in the battle fought there commonly called Gates defeat, from there he went back to Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina and on his way he was taken prisoner twice by the Tories, at one time begged off, the other time he was relieved by a Captain (illegible) from Hillsborough he went home, after serving eight menthe in the United States Service, which in this service he was acquainted with General Gates the commanding officer of the American Army, and that he served with the Continentals and Militia company that Army, but does not now recollect the particular Regiments of Companies by name, he understood that Baron de Kalb commanded the Regular Troops.
A Short time after his return he was again drafted into the service of the United Stated for eight months under

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Captain Brown, the date not now recollected, joined his company at One Widow Abbotts, in the state of Virginia, from there he marched to Guilford Court House in the State of North Carolina, where he was in the Battle at that place fought on the fifteenth day of March Seventeen hundred and eighty one, form that place he had (illegible) to Return home before his term of service had fully expired, that he was acquainted with General Green, and served with the Army commanded by General Green company of the continentals Virginia and North Carolina Militia the particular names of the Companies or Regiments he does not recollect that. He resided in the County of Mecklenburg State of Virginia at the time when he entered the service, and that the whole of his services in the Revolutionary War Amounts to fifteen months or more, That he has not documentary evidence, not he knows of no person (line crossed out) whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his serving as a solider of the revolution.
He says that he was born the first of March one thousand seven hundred and sixty, in the County of Hanover State of Virginia, says there is a record of his age, but he cannot tell where it is, he says that he lived in the County Mecklenburg State of Virginia When called into service, and lived in the State of Virginia about two years after the Revolutionary  War then removed to Elbert County (there Wilkes) in the State of Georgia Where he has lived ever since, and now reside there
He says that he was drafted each time into the Service of the

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Service of the United States, except that the first time, there he substituted in the place of a man named William Allgood, He says the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when he served were, General Gates, Baron de Kalb, at Gates defeat in South Carolina, and Genl Green + Houger (Huger) and he thinks Major Boice + Tucker at the Battle of Guilford Court House int the State of North Carolina, and that he served with the Army Generally at the two last named places, but does not recollect the names of the Regiments, he says for the first term of service he received a discharge given to him by Colonel Nelson which has a long time since been lost, for the other services he received discharge but he cannot recollect by whom given, which has also been lost or destroyed.
The names of the persons to whom I am known in my present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to my character for Veractiy, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution are, James Oliver, Dyonysous Oliver,  David Hudson
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.
Known to, and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid} Patrick Bulter
Pens (illegible) Forts on (illegible)

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(Paragraph 1 crossed out)
Mr James Davis a clergyman residing in the County of Elbert and the State of Georgia, and James Bulter (illegible) residing in the same place, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Patrick Butler, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be about seventy two years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood 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 aforesiad}
James Davis
James Butler (illegible)
attnd Benj. W Fortson (illegible)
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states,

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(illegible) Benjamin W Fortson Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the County of Elbert, and State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Patrick Bulter for a pension
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the office this 21st day of January 1833.
Benjamin W Fortson, Clk, J. C.

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Patrick Bulters
application for a 
Pension
adm +
15 mo private
50 $

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BRIEF in the case of Patrick Butler 
of Elbert County in the State of Georgia
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
a Court
2. If before a judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 72 years.
State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.| Duration of Service.|Rank.| Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 17- not stated |-3-|Private|Capt. Jas Anderson, Col Nelson
1780|-8-do|Capr. Richd Simpson, Col. Cleveland
not recollected drafts for|8.-|ds.|Capt. Brown Genl Greene
States that his entire service amounts to 15 months or more.
5. In what battle was he engaged? Gates defeat - Guilford Court house-
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mecklenburg County, Virginia
7. In his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidential evidence, or by the rolls?
Traditionary evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
no.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
B. F. Pleasants Examining Clerk.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Patrick Butler-S.31587
BA-J/AWF (handwritten initials possibly AW)


Ther Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Patrick Bulter, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, who served from Virginia and died in Elbert County, Georgia.  The application is returned herewith; there was no correspondence attached.
The record of Patrick Butler which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 31587, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
Patrick Butler was born March 1, 1760 in Hanover County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he enlisted, date not given, served 3 months in Captain James Anderson's company, Colonel Nelson's Virginia regiment.  He enlisted in July, 1780, served eight months in Captain Richard Simpon's company, marched to Hillsboro, North Carolina, joined Colonel Cleveland's regiment and was in the battle of Gates' defeat.  He enlisted in 1781, served about four months in Captain Brown's company and was in the battle of Guilford Curt House.
He moved from Virginia about two years after the close of the Revolution, to Elbert County, Georgia.

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The soldier, Patrick Butler, was allowed pension on his application executed January 21,1833, at which time he was living in Elbert County, Georgia.
James Butler, Jr. in 1833 was a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, no relationship stated. It is not shown whether the soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistan to the Administrator

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(Left side of page)
31587
Reg INVALID
File No. 31,587
Patrick Butler
DW Rev WaD
Act: June 7th 32
Index: Vol. 2, Page 98
[Arrangement of 1870]
(Right side of page)
1915. Nov. 11 Hist to Mrs. John Lee Davison, Quitman Ga. (see her letter (illegible) Thos Landrum, Va, S31811 - (illegible)
1924 - Jan 30 - Hist to Mrs. W. H Doswell. (See her letter in ch S16674 James Butler) MMHL
1930 Oct. 20. Hist to Mrs. James L Stirling. A. D. Y.
1934. Nov 10 - list to Memorial Br. Application for headstone returned - no corresp. a(illegible)

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Request for rev. non record of Patrick Bulter - Va. soldier died in Elbert Co Ga.
Record furnished of Nov 10 1934 + application for headstone returned with letter - no correspondence enclosed - 
Nov 10. 1934
Rev + 1812
(Illegible)
(document stamped RECEIVED Nov 2 1934 the rest is illegible)

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WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
WASHINGTON
11-1-1933 (Handwritten in 4)
Memorandum for The Surgeon General,
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department,
Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Treasury Department,
(handwritten check mark)The Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Building
General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N.W.
1.  The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named therson.  In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organization.
2. In addition, please advise State from which decedent came.
(Illegible handwritten letters)

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STATE OF LOUISANA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE
(handwritten Mrs Finch)
October 31, 1930
File: Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
ADY
Mr. E.W. Morgan,
Acting Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
I wish to thank you for your letters of October 20, in regard to the Revolutionary War Records of James and Patrick Butler. The information given will be of great assistance to me.
Your very truly,
(handwritten) Mrs. James L. Stirling
1018 Camelia Avenue
Baton Rouge, La.
(stamped DEPUTY NOV 3 1930 COMMISSIONER)

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STATE OF LOUISANA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE
October 3, 1930
Commissioner of Pension,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I have been referred to you by Major General C. H. Bridges of the Wart Department.
I am very anxious to learn something of the Revolutionary War record of my ancestors, (check mark) Zachariah Bulter and his three sons, (check mark) James, (check mark) Nathan, and (check mark) Patrick. These men were natives of Virginia, and it is my understanding that they all served in the Revolutionary War. Major Bridges was unable to tell me anything about them but stated that his records were far from complete. It is my understanding that James and Patrick were granted land in Georgia for services in the Revolutionary War.
Any information you can give me in regard to these men will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
(signature) Mrs. James L. Stirling
1018 Camelia Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(round stamp PENSION A OFFICE US OCT 6 1930)

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Rev. & 1813 Wars Section.
ADT
October 20, 1940
Mrs. James L. Stirling
1018 Camelia Avenue,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.31587, that Patrick Bulter was born March 1, 1760 in Hanover County, Virginia.
While a resident of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he enlisted, date not stated, and served three months as a private in Captain James Anderson's Company, Colonel Nelson's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in July 1780, served eight months as a private in Captain Richard Simpson's Company, Colonel Clevland's Regiment and was in the battle of Camden.
He enlisted in 1781, month and day not stated, served in Captain Brown's Virginia Company, was in the battle of Guilford and then discharged and retuned home.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 21, 1833 while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia.
One James Butler, Jr., a resident of Elbert County, Georgia appeared in support of the claim in 1833, no relationship stated. (crossed out) There are no family data on file (handwritten it is not stated whether sol. was ever (illegible)
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Zachariah Butler as described by you or Nathan Bulter.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.

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(handwritten) MMHF
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
January 30, 1924
Mrs. W. H. Howell
587 North Jackson St.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31587 it appears that Patrick Butler was born March 1, 1760 in Hanover County, Virginia. He was a resident of Mecklenburg County, Virginia during the Revolution.
He was allowed pension for the service of fifteen months as a private in the Virginia Troops, on the application executed January 21, 1833 while living in Elbert County, Georgia.
There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
(handwritten Date of death not on AB)
Commissioner.

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(word cut off) WAR RECORDS SECTION 3-525
31857 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C.
In reply to your request of .......,, received...... for a statement of the military history of Patrick Butler a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (crossed out (or his widow's)) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT|LENGTH OF SERVICE|RANK.|OFFICERES UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENEDERED CAPTAIN, COLONEL.|STATE|
(blank)|3Mos|Pvt|James Anderson|Nelson|Va.
July 1780|8Mos|blank|Richard Simpson|Cleveland|
July 1781|blank|blank|Brown|
discharged + returned home after battle of Guilford
Battles engaged in, Camden, Guilford
Residence of Soldier at enlistment, Mecklenburg Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 21, 1833, Hais cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Elbert Co. Ga.
Age at date of application, b. Hanover Co. Va. March 1, 1760.
Remarks: No data as to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
6-2856