Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3924, Stephen Garrett, Virginia Residence Of Widow In 1841

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Service ? Garrett, Stephen Martha Number R3924
Virginia, residence of widow in 1841
Contents

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464

Pen Off
Feby. 16th '42
Sir
Agreeably to your request I have the honor to forward you the papers in the case of Mrs. Lois Cronkite ^ numbered from 1 to 4 inclusive and to inform you that under the rules of the Dept the proof was not deemed sufficient to establish the fact that she was married in 1782 Her late husband if alive would be entitled (for more than 2 years service as Corprl. in the New York Line) to a pension of 88 $ per ann under the act of 7 June '39. In the case of Mrs. Martha Garret whose papers are also forwarded herewith the proof of the marriage is satisfactory but the service was not equal to 6 months - The first term commencing in Feby 81 and terminating immediately after the battle of Guilford (15 March) was considerably less than 3 mo & the other was limited by Law to 3 mos & is so estimated in the papers
Hon. A. Babcock HR

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March 27,1940

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STEPHEN GARRETT
R. 3924 
BA-J/MLB 

Our [annotated]

Mrs. W. G. Rathburn 
820 N Street 
Lincoln, Nebraska

Dear Madam:
You are furnished herein the record of Stephen Garrett as found in the papers of pension claim, R. 3924, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. 
The date and place of birth of Stephen Garrett and names of his parents are not known. 
Stephen Garrett married in 1782, Martha ___, her maiden name and place of their marriage, or date and place of her birth were not given. 
The soldier died in 1830, place not stated. 
Martha Garrett, widow of Stephen, applied for pension in 1841, and it was alleged that the soldier served two tours in the Virginia militia and was in the battle of Guilford and at Yorktown, dates of service and names of officers not shown. 
Her claim for pension was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws. 
There are no further family data and no details of service as the papers in the application for pension were withdrawn by some member of the House of Representatives and were not returned to the Pension Office. 
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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March 27, 1940 

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BA-J/MB
Mrs. W. G. Rathburn 
820 N Street Lincoln, Nebraska

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to Stephen Garrett, of Virginia, born about 1915, belonged to a family who came from England, had seven children of whom, William, you are a direct descendant, also Stephen, Elijah, John, Elisabeth, David and Mary Garrett. You state that your ancestor, William, was born in Virginia, married Mary Branch Coleman about 1783 and lived in Buckingham County, that state. 
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of a Stephen Garrett who was born in 1715 or of a William Garrett as described by you. 
The record of only one Stephen Garrett has been found and he was of Virginia. It is furnished you herewith in the hope that it may aid you in your research. 

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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November 5, 1934 

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VA-J/EEL 
Stephen Garrett-R.3924
Mrs. Nettle B. Turner 
Midway Mills 
Virginia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Stephen Garrett, who served in the Revolutionary War; Isaac Garrett, who served in the War of 1812, and Wilson Garrett, of the Civil War. You ask, also, for the records of any Garrett’s, of Buckingham County, Virginia. 
A search of the War of 1812 records has been made and no record found of a claim for pension having been made to the United States based upon the military service in that war of an Isaac Garrett. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office. This office has no record of services rendered in the Confederate Army, hence no record of Wilson Garrett. 
In order to identify the particular record of any soldier with surname Garrett, in which you may be interested, should it be on file, the full name of the soldier is essential with as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. 
The record of Stephen Garrett has been found and is furnished herein, the data for which were obtained from claim. R.3924, based upon the military service of Stephen Garrett, the only soldier of that name that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. 

Stephen Garrett 
R.3924

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Stephen Garrett are not shown.

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Stephen Garrett married in 1782, Martha, her maiden name and the place of their marriage not shown. 
The soldier died in 1830, place not stated. 
His widow, Martha, applied for pension in 1841, and it was alleged that the soldier served two tours in the Virginia Militia and was in the battle of Guilford and at Yorktown, dates of service and names of officers’ not shown. 
Her claim was never allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws. 
There are no further family data and no details of service as the papers in the application for pension were withdrawn by some member of the House of Representatives and were not returned. 
[annotated] to the Pension Office. 
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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November 24, 1930

Mr. James E. Tetrick 
271 Clay Street 
Clarksburg, West Virginia

Dear Sir:
You are advised that from the Revolutionary War records of this bureau it appears that Stephen Garrett married in 1782, Martha, her maiden name and place of marriage not shown. 
He died in 1830, place not stated. 
His widow, Martha, applied for pension in 1841 and it was alleged that the soldier served two tours in the Virginia Militia and was in the Battle of Guilford and was at Yorktown, the names of officers not shown. 
Her claim was never allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws. 
There are no further family data on file and no details of service as the papers in the application for pension were withdrawn by some member of the House of Representatives and were not returned. 
Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN 
Acting Commissioner. 

[annotated] Dictated by MMH7.

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Lincoln Nebr 
Oct. 17 - 39

U.S. dept. of The Interior 
bureau of pensions,
Wash. D.C.

Dear Sir
I am seeking information of Stephen Garrett of Virginia, b. about 1715. Was doubtless, of the Garetts who had crossed over from England, during the early days of our country. Wife’s name unknown. He had seven children, of whom William I am a direct descendant. The other children were, Stephen, Elijah, John, Elizabeth, David and Mary. 
Relatives of Willaim Garret or Garrett say he was in the Revolutionary war. He was born in Virginia, married Mary Branch Coleman

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near Richmond, Va. about 1783. Lived in Buckingham Co. Va. Died, Wednesday 10th of January 1816. They had thirteen children. My line is thru Coleman b. May 1, 1809, Buckingham Co. Va. Married Mildred Willis, Christian Co, Ky, Apr. 24. 1833. Died Raritan, Ill. July 6 1878 - Farmer. This information was gathered before 1927. Have they proven now, this William or Stephen was in Rev. war? Also, would I a chance of going in the D.A.R. on the Coleman line - Mary Branch Coleman line. I notice there is a record of a Willis family. Is this connected with Mildred Willis, Christian Co. Ky. who married Coleman Garrett? 
I thank you for any information you are able to give me.

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Sincerely,
(Mrs) Helen Widick Rathburn 
2200 Ryans - 
Lincoln, Nebr.

Enclosed find return envelope with business address. 
[annotated] ret. Oct 21

[annotated] 3 cent stamped envelope attached 
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 
WASHINGTON

October 21, 1939. 

YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-G 
GARRETT, Stephen

Mrs. W. G. Rathburn, 820 W Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dear Madam:
The postage enclosed with your letter of recent data is herewith returned. No postage is required on replies to official inquiries. 
Your communication is being given attention. 
By direction, 

W. C. BLACK 
Chief Clerk

Enclosure: (1) stamped envelope

Veterans Administration 
Form 3158 
Return of Postage

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Veteran’s Administration, 
Washington, Co:

Do you have any record of soldiers of 1778 and 1812? I have a great Uncle by the name of Isaac Garrett of Buckingham Co: Virginia that served in the war of 1812 and my great grand-Father Stephen Garrett was in the war of 1778 under George Washington. 
I also had an Uncle Wilson Garrett of Buckingham Co. that went to war in 1861- and was never heard of anymore. If you have any records or any information concerning any Garretts of Buckingham Co: Virginia I would very much appreciate and willing to pay for this information Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. 
Yours truly, 
Mrs. Nettie B. Turner 
Midway Mills. Va
Oct. 25th.

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(right hand side of page)
(Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3,1873 crossed out)

3924
P. O. 
Martha Garrett
Service:

Enlisted:   , 18
Discharged:   , 18
Printed list of 1832 gives (Application filed: crossed out)  , 18,
as cause of suspension:
"Did not serve six months.
Papers withdrawn."
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:

Attorney:
P.O.   

__ Recognized.     __ Contract.
__ Cert. of Dis. Searched for    , 18  .

(written sideways on left-hand side of page)
1930 - Nov. 24 - Hist to Mr. Jas. E. Letrick - EEl
See letter in case Samuel Glover - R4074
1934 - Nov. 5 - Hist to Mrs. Nettie B. Turner EEl
1940, Nov. 27 - Hist to Mrs. W. G. Rathburn  MLB

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(Most of this page is too dark to be legible)
]illegible] Register [illegible]
3924
Act July 7, 18?8

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(left hand side of page)
8106
Martha Garret
Va
Act 7, July 38

(right hand side of page)
Stephen Garrett d 1830
Martha  M 1782
@1781. Guilford
"         York

1) Mo. Patterson - year tabl 1 in Oct. L
plus Connelly 40 a 82 July. L mr
unduct & .- Mr. 3 mos.

Saml. Taylor. did not See Garrett at York - was drafted (as started together. one was taken back -

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Con E. W. Hubard
Feb 10: 46

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171
Sir
Pen Offs
Feby. 10 46
I have the honor to return you W. Routons letter & to enclose you the papers of Elizabeth Ferguson agreeably to his request Numb.? from 1 to 5 inclusive.  There are no papers in our files of Martha Garret but you will probably find them in the files of the House.

Hon. E. W. Hubard
HR

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J. H. Routon
Dec: 28. 1841
O.C.

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Pension Office      363
Dec. 28, 1841
Sir
I have examined the claim of Martha Garrett, widow of Stephen Garrett dec. which has been referred (from crossed out) to my Office, and have placed her papers upon on files. It is alleged that her late husband served two tours of militia duty: to wit: 3 mos in the spring of 1781 and 3 mos in the autumn of the same year. There is no positive proof in support of the last mentioned service: neither of the witness (as he have crossed out) pretend to have seen Garrett at Yorktown. But there is a strong objection to the alleged service in the Spring. The witness, Patterson states that they marched in [illegible] were in the Battle of Guilford; and soon after returned home.

I believe that is but a very few instances, the Virginia militia in this season, continued longer than 6 weeks. There can be no reason to suppose in the present case that Garrett served so

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long as three months. The claim is therefore disallowed.

Dan

J. H. Routon
Dec: 28. 1841
O.C. [written sideways]

Jn H. Routon Esq.
New Store
Va.

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New Store Va}
December 10}            Free (underlined)

To.
Hon. Secretary of the War
Department
Washington City
D.C.

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New Store, Va.
Dec. 9, 1841
John H. routon
Mrs. Martha Garrett's 
Stephen
declaration for a pension
R. 195. Rec Dec. 13, 1941
(Pension Office crossed out)
No 8106
Va
July 7, 1848
Martha Garrett

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New Store, Decm 9th 1841
Sir
I enclose you the pension papers of Mrs. Martha Garrett the widow of the late Stephen Garret, which you will please examine and inform me of the result as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt. Servt.
John H. Routon

(written sideways on the page)
New Store Va.
Dec. 9, 1841
John H. Routon
Mrs, Martha Garretts
Stephen
declaration for a pension
R. 195. Rec. Dec. 13, 1841
(Pension Office crossed out)
No 8106
Va. July 7, 1868
Martha Garrett.