Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8519, Lewis Franklin, N.C. Va.

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Service: [handwritten]N.C. 
Va. Franklin, Lewis [/handwritten] Number [handwritten] S. 8519
Carded [/handwritten]

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4298
Virginia
Lewis Franklin of Henry Co. in the state of Virginia, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Underwood of the -commanded by Gen Green in the Virginia Militia line for fourteen months from 1778.

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State of Virginia} 
County of Henry} S.S. 
On this 13th day of November 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the justices of the County Court of Henry now sitting Lewis 
Franklin a resident of the County of Henry and State of Virginia aged 
74 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 follow-
ing named officers and served as herein stated. That he moved from the 
county of Orange in Virginia to the County of Surry North Carolina in the 
year 1778. And during that year and in that County, he volunteered in 
the company of Capt William Underwood, which was stationed at the Flower 
Gap [in present Patrick County VA] and other places in the Hollow of the Dan and Arrarat [sic: Ararat] rivers, to 
protect the people and their property against the Tories, who had 
committed many depredations in that district of country. This affiant 
believes he served about [underline]two months [/underline], in this tour, and returned to the county 
of Orange in Virginia some time in the fall of the year 1778. That next 
year, 1779 he was drafted in the County of Orange Va. and attached 
to the company of Capt. Garland Burnley, a militia company, and 
served as a guard at the barracks near Charlottesville in Albemarle 
County in Va. over the British prisoners [captured at Saratoga 17 Oct 1777] [underline] six weeks [/underline], and being discharged
returned home. That in the winter of 1779 he removed to the County of 
Henry, in Virginia, and was drafted in the company of Capt. [name blotted out] ^John Fonntaine 
of that county, during that winter, Which company belonged to Colo 
Abram Penns regiment of three hundred, which were ordered out against the ^Tories
in the Hollow, who had killed Capt Letcher [William Letcher, murdered 2 Aug 1780], and had done a great 
deal of mischief the preceeding summer. Having disarmed the Tories

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who had collected in that part of the country, he returned home. He served then just one month to the time he was discharged. some time in the fall of the year 1780 he was again drafted in the compy of Capt. ___ in Henry County Va. and marched through the counties of Rockingham and Guilford N. Carolina, and joined Gen’l. Green’s [sic: Nathanael Greene’s] army at Hillsboro [sic: Hillsborough], in that state. From that place he marched to the Cheraw Hills in South Carolina [Jan 1781], where his term of service expired. But upon Gen’l. Green’s concluding to retreat from that place, he consented to continue with the army until the Gen’l. should make a stand. Which he did on Dan river in Virginia at a place called Irvin’s ferry [sic: Irvine’s Ferry about 4 mi W of present South Boston VA, at which place he was discharged and went home, having served not less that four months. Immediately upon his return home to the county of Henry, Gen’l. Green sent in a requisition for three hundred men to be raised to join his army [before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse NC, 15 Mr 1781]. He then volunteered in Capt. Brice Martin’s company. The men raised, and equiped, were put under the command of Col. James Lyon who delayed some time in the county and at length marched his men within a few miles of Green’s camp, when he and all his men except 30 or 40 went off. This affiant with the 30 or 40 men agreed that Capt. Thomas Henderson, Capt. Brice Martin and Lieutenant John Redd [pension application S18174] should go on to Gen’l. Green and inform him of the desertion of Colo. Lyon and his men, and to know if he would receive those men who had not deserted. They went and returned, and informed the men that they could not be received owing to there being too many officers. This declarant then returned home, having served at least one month in this tour. In the following year this declarant was again called to drive a waggon with the provisions for Gen’l. Green’s army under Major John Redd who was then waggon master
[Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris, Revised 17 Sep 2014. revwarapps.org]

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 that served at that time something like three months, which is proven by the affidavit of Major John Redd herewith filed. This affiant further states that he received no compensation for his services in said tour under Major Redd. That after Major Redd who was then waggon master returned home, he this declarant continued to drive the waggon for the army under John Rowland who was waggon master at lest twomonths longer for which he received no compensation and returned to the county of Henry in Va. This affiant states that was acquainted with Gen’l. Green, Gen’l. Stephens [sic: Edward Stevens], and saw Gen’l. Washington, and Colo. Morgan [Gen. Daniel Morgan]. That believing his discharges would be of no service after the war ended, he took no care of them, and they were lost. This declarant has no documentary evidence which he can procure except the affidavit of major John Redd above referred to and the affidavit of Stephen King [S5551] herewith also filed — 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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid 
Lewis his X mark Franklin 

We Silas Winter a clergiaman, residing in the County
of Henry and State of Virginia and [Tarleton] King residing in the 
same County and State, hereby certify, that we are well ac
quainted with Lewis Franklin, who has

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 Subdeane - sworn to the above declaration, that we believe this to be the y- of -; that he is and believe in the --hood when--, --been - soldier of the -, and what we-in that opinion. 
Sworn Lo, and -, the day and year afrom -
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Tarleton King

And the-- old hereby disclose their objection, after the investigation of the matter, and after joining the interrogations - by the war department, that the above - applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and -as he -and the court further certified, that in appeals to them that Lewis Minter who has signed the proceeding certification is a - resident in the county of Henry, and that Franklin King who has also signed the same is resident of the same county, and is a creditable person, and that their statement is creditable to -.
I Anthony M. Dupuy Clerk of the court of Henry County do hereby certify that the foregoing contained the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Lewis Franklin for a pension 
In testimony where of I have - set my hand and officiate the seal of my office, at the Henry Court house this 13th day of November 1832 in the 27 year of commonwealth 
Anthony M Dupuy

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December 9, 1938

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BA-J/MCS/CC
Lewis Franklin
S.8519

Mrs. C.M.Ballenger
1723 -13th Street
Lubbock, Texas.

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Lewis Franklin, a brother of Benjamin Franklin, who served in the Revolutionary War.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim S.8519, based upon military service of Lewis Franklin, the only one that name who served in the Revolutionary War and in on file in this office. 

Lewis Franklin enlisted in Surry County, North Carolina in 1778, having moved there from Orange County, Virginia, and served about ten months as a private in Captain William Underwood's North Carolina company. 

Having moved back to Orange County, Virginia, in the fall of 1778, he enlisted in 1779 and served six months in Captain Garland Burnley's Virginia regiment.  He then moved to Henry County, Virginia, in the winter of 1779, enlisted during that winter and served one month in Captain John Fontaine's Virginia company. He immediately re-enlisted and served one month in Captain Brice Martin's in Colonel James Lyon's Virginia Regiment. In 1781 he enlisted and served five months as wagoner under Major John Howland whose rand is not stated.

Lewis Franklin was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was seventy-four years of age and was a resident of Henry County, Virginia.

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There are no data on file relative to his family. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of the death of Lewis Franklin you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office this city and cite the following data: 

Lewis Franklin 
Certificate #4298
Issued January 17, 1833
Rate $40.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Virginia Agency. 

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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1924 Oct. 16 Hist
Mrs. W. W. Snyder
1926 Aug. 26 his
to Miss M.D. Jones
- 1938 -Dec 9- Hist to
Mrs. C. M. Ballenger  ce
8379

INVALID.
File No. 8379
Lewis Franklin
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 32
Index:--Vol. (illegible)
, Page 132
Arrangement of 1870.]

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Virginia Henry County Se-
This day personally applied before me John Dillard a justice of the peace for - County, Stephen King and made oath that he was a soldier in General Green's company, and he said Lewis Franklin on application for - pension, with said army as a soldier. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day November 1832-
John Dillard -

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Virginia
Henry County to wit:
This day personally appeared
before me a justice of the peace for said County
Major John Redd and made oath that when he was waggon master in the revolution, for the conveyance
of the public stores to Genl Green's army, he knew Lewis Franklin, an applicant for a pension, who was at that time a waggoner under (illegible) and continued
during the time which he served. That he believes that it was from some time in the month of June until

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some time in September 1780- Given under my and seal this 13th November 1832
Geo. Hanston (seal)

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Hill
Jan. 12,1833
Martinville
Jan 7 1833
Hon.
Nathaniel H. Claiborne

of the House of Representatives
Washington City
Clairborne H R

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Lewis Franklin -Henry Co.- N #&.8519
Record Secy War 
To Mrs W. W. Snyder
111 - Clarendon are
Clarendon, Va.
Personal Inquiry

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 (Stamp Pension F  U Jul 8 1926 S)
Commissioner
of Pension
Washington DC
no stamp for this
 My Dear Sir
Please send me Revolutionary  (illegible) Pension Record of my ancestor Lewis Frankling, Campbell Co. Va. Thank you
Very Truly yours
Miss M.S. Jones
Concord Depot
Va
July 7/26

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1723- 13 Street
Lubbock Texas
October 16, 1938
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC.
Dear Sir
I am endeavoring to complete my records for
entrance to the Daughter of the American Revolution.
Lewis Franklin, a brother of Benjamin
Franklin, is my ancestor and I am trying
to secure certified copy of his war record
as he information or in any available
records of yours.
Any data, or suggestion that you may
able to send me be greatly appreciated.

I shall be glad to send a check for
the expence
Yours truly
Vivian White Ballenger
Mrs C M Ballenger
,
(Stamp Nov 3 1938
Mail-SUB-DIV
VETS ADM 4
Reader 4)

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[handwritten] MCS

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

October 16, 1924

Mrs. W. W. Snyder
111 Clarendon Ave. 
Clarendon, Va. 

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8519, it appears that Lewis Franklin enlisted in Surry County, North Carolina, in 1778, having moved there from Orange County, Virginia, and served about two months as a private in Captain William Underwood's North Carolina Company. 
Having moved to Henry County, Virginia, in the winter of 1779, he enlisted during that winter and served one month in Captain John Fontaine's Company, Colonel Abram Penn's Virginia Regiment. 
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served four months in Captain John Fontaine's Virginia Company. 
He immediately enlisted and served one month in Captain Brice Martin's Company, Colonel James Lyon's Virginia Regiment.

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He enlisted in 1781 and served five months as a wagoner under Major John Redd and John Rowland whose rank is not stated. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, while a resident of Henry County, Virginia, aged 74 years. 
There is no data on file relative to his family. 
Respectfully, 
Commissioner

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[handwritten] W.C.A. 

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

August 26, 1926

Miss M. S. Jones
Concord Depot
Virginia

Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8519, that LEWIS FRANKLIN enlisted in Surry County, North Carolina, in 1778, having moved there from Orange County, Virginia, and served about ten months as a private in Captain William Underwood's North Carolina Company. 
Having moved back to Orange County, Virginia, in the fall of 1776, he enlisted in 1779 and served six weeks in Captain Garland Burnley's Virginia Regiment. 
Having moved to Henry County, Virginia, in the winter of 1779, he enlisted during that winter and served one month in Captain John Fontaine's Company, Colonel Abram Penn's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served one month in Captain Brice Martin's Company in Colonel James Lyon's Virginia Regiment. 
He enlisted in 1781 and served five months as wagoner under Major John Redd and John Rowland whose rank is not stated.

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He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was seventy-four years of age and was a resident of Henry County, Virginia. 
There are no data on file relative to his family. 
This is the only soldier by the name of Lewis Franklin that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. 
Respectfully, 
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner